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What Is The Painless Lump On The Elbow?

i found a lump on my elbow this morning,there is no pain with it,i can move it about.about 6 weeks ago my blood tested positive for RA,could this be related?i have an appointment with an orthopedic in a few weeks,but im pretty worried as i have quite a few phsyical problems at the moment
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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YES, THIS COULD BE RELATED TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS!

Hi! as per your description and related history, I could think of few possibilities like a bursa, ganglion or some tophus!

These are all benign and therefore not to worry.

Hope your appointment will be uneventful and comfortable!
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What Is The Painless Lump On The Elbow?

YES, THIS COULD BE RELATED TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS! Hi! as per your description and related history, I could think of few possibilities like a bursa, ganglion or some tophus! These are all benign and therefore not to worry. Hope your appointment will be uneventful and comfortable!