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Has anyone been PRC tested for intracellular bacteria? Has anyone been put on antibiotics for RA? I just recently learned I have RA (seropositive and dna). My rheumatologist appointment is next week so, I’m not on medication yet. My PCP gave me a Vitamin B shot in the right arm. The next day I had an excruciating flare in my right shoulder and could not raise my right arm. The shoulder flare subsided by the next day but even a week later I’m still tender in the muscle near the injection site. Has anyone noticed flares from getting shots?

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