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Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Can a person be infected with rheumatoid arthritis from a rheumatoid infected spouse?
No . Rheumatoid arthritis, (RA) is not infectious) The exact cause of RA is not known aside from it being a immune disorder. Where the body's immune system attacks tissue of the body mistakenly. there seems to be a genetic connection and women with the condition outnumber men 3 to1.
What condition is associated with knobby deformed knuckles?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis congenital?
There is evidence linking Both oseteo and rheumatoid arthritis with genetic predisposition. In other words there seems to be a predisposition to these diseases among family members.
What makes a person vunerable to Juvinile rheumatoid arthritis?
Unknown, however there are often genetic predispositions.
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Where can I find more information on rheumatoid arthritis nutrition?
Information regarding rheumatoid arthritis is available at a number of websites. Try http://www.arthritis.org/rheumatoid-arthritis.php.Also visit http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/DS00020 and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001467/.
Is there a diet that aids rheumatoid arthritics?
There are definitely foods you can eat that will worsen your pain with rheumatoid arthritis. Certain foods can also help too. www.webmd.com/���rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/���can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis
Can you die from Rheumatoid vasculitis?
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
What could be genetic cause of debilitating joint pain if all of the rheumatological tests are normal?
Seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?
Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
