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Went to hospital today rheumatoid department they said my platelets are up to 500 high and my fibromyagia is bad my hands Swallon and red and hot they went through the xrays with me my right knee has only a small gap as arthritis is eating cartridge like it did in right knee had that replaced now will eventually have right 1 done and my doctor sending me to c a surgeon for my shoulder as that really painful with arthritis c what they can do and my rheumatoid doctor has put me on steroids for 2 weeks to try calm the arthritis down

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Hello Babsey_52 sorry to hear of all the pain your in with fibro and arthritis! Not sure what high platelets cause? I hope the steroids help! I also have OA with FM and a few other ailments so I know your in alot of pain and discomfort😲 sleep well💤💤 chris

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Thanku

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Hi Babsy_52

I am so genuinely sorry to read this my friend, and I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

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