There is a lot of information available On the PDF (Unusual breast legions) in the the related links below.

Connective Tissue Disease in relation to breast implants

Concern were raised over development of autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis, among a small number of women with breast implants. However several large epidemiological studies indicate that these diseases are no more common in women with implants. Never the less a lot of women with

breast implants think that their implants caused a connective tissue disease.

We are unsure of the exact mechanisms that brings about RA . However researchers feel these factors are involved.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. That is A disorder where the immune system of the body mistakenly destroys the bodies own tissue. In the case of RA, joints and other tissues of the body are attacked by the immune system. Chemicals called cytokines are used by the immune system cells to communicate. It is thought that people with RA have too much of certain types of cytokines, including interleukin (IL) and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), which may be sending the messages that cause the joints to be attacked. There is a greater risk of having RA if there is a member of the family with the disease or if you are female. Some family's are genetically predisposed to RA making them more prone to the disease. Biological factors such as hormone changes, or factors such as an infection, are believed to trigger the immune system to attack the joints in people prone to RA.

High levels RF (generally above 20 IU/mL, 1:40 or over the 95th percentile there is some variation among labs) are indicative of rheumatoid arthritis (present in 80%) and Sjögren's syndrome (present in almost 100%). The higher the levels of RF the higher the possibility of a more destructive articular disease.[citation needed]

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No. There are many different forms of arthritis. (and rheumatoid arthritis is one of them). Most of which get their name as a result of their effect on joints. However rheumatoid arthritis RA is a form of arthritis which is an autoimmune disease and a disease in its own right. It must be noted however that the cause for Rheumatoid arthritis is as yet not known and that flareups in the disease can often coincide with infection or injury in seemingly unassociated situations.

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis at present the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis consists of reducing joint inflammation, pain, maximizing joint function, and prevention of joint destruction and deformity. Early medical treatment is important for the best results. Positive and timely treatment can improve function, reduce or even stop damage to joints. The best approach to RA involves a combination of medication, rest, joint-strengthening exercises, joint protection, and patient (and family) education. Treatment is organized according to its severity and location in the body, as well as the general health, occupation and age of the person. Close cooperation between the patient's medical professionals and family can be very important in good outcomes.

The medications that are used in treating RA: are first line drugs that are fast acting such as aspirin and cortisone (corticosteroids), are used to reduce pain and inflammation. And then and slow-acting "second-line drugs" (also referred to as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or DMARDs). These second-line drugs, such as gold, methotrexate, and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), promote disease remission and prevent progressive joint destruction, but they are not anti-inflammatory agents.

The harmful effect of the RA varies depending on the individual. In some cases RA can be can be managed with rest, pain and anti-inflammatory medications alone. In general, however, early treatment is the best way to improve function and minimize disability as a result of joint destruction with the use of second-line drugs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs), as soon as possible after diagnosis. More often then not aggressive second-line drugs, such as methotrexate, in addition to anti-inflammatory drugs are required to keep RA under control. In

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can be caused by various things, but most often it is caused by either auto-immune disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis) or by wear and tear on the joints and on the bones that connect with the joint (Osteoarthritis ~ also known as Degenerative Joint Disease ~ DJD).

In Osteoarthritis the cartilage tissue inside the joint degenerates and is worn down over time. It can eventually result in bone grinding on bone in the joints instead of having the cushioning cartilage to pad between the bones. (See illustrations in related links below). Any joints can be affected and not necessarily the same joints on either side of the body. The joints become sore and achy, red, and swollen and the pain is often noticed first in the weight-bearing joints (hips, knees, ankles, feet, spine, etc.) and in the joints of the hands and fingers. The joints will swell, look red, and eventually distort. The joints may "freeze" in their position so you lose joint range of motion and lose finger dexterity if the joints in the hands are affected. There are aids such as special pens, button fasteners and eating utensils (for examples) to help position the joints and eliminate pressure or twists on the joints.

Long term, you may need to take NSAIDS (anti-inflammation medicines ~ Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) on a regular basis, use a walker or wheel chair to take weight off the joints, physical therapy and ultimately joint replacement surgery.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Your body's immune system goes "haywire" and starts attacking the lining of the joint called synovium. It is not clear exactly why some people's immune systems do this, although it might be related to viral and bacterial infections that trigger the immune response. There is also a connection between smoking and the development of the disease (stop doing that). It usually starts in the smaller joints in hands, feet, and ankles and symmetrically affects the same joints on both sides of the body. The symptoms are similar to osteoarthritis, but the tendons and ligaments that hold the joints together can also stretch and become weak and unable to keep the joints in alignment, usually resulting in much more deformity in earlier stages than other types of arthritis.

See more detailed information and illustrations from Mayo Clinic about both of these kinds of arthritis in the related links below.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is not treated with chemotherapy, but you may have some confusion about one of the drugs used in the fight against RA -Methotrexate - which in larger doses is primarily used in chemotherapy for cancer.

Chemotherapy is intensive, site-specific treatment for cancer patients. In smaller doses it is used to decrease the abnormal behavior of cells in inflammatory & autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. Please see the following article:

www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/chemo.htm

I believe what you are wondering about is a common RA med, Methotrexate, which is a chemo med and commonly used for different types of leukemia. Patients with cancer may receive it intravenously, while RA patients usually take a small amount once a week (orally or by injection). One must also take folic acid when using this drug, as methotrexate depletes this and its absence could lead to liver damage.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an Auto immune disease Which mean that the immune system of the person with RA mistakenly attacks tissues of the body leading to their destruction. The exact cause for this disease is not known . nor has a cure for it been developed. there are genetic factor involved however in many cases and women with RA outnumber men at a rate of 3 to 1.