Has anybody developed Rheumatoid Arthritis since you were diagnosed with PD?

[ma4PDcure]

Just wondering whether there is a direct or indirect correlation between PD and the autoimmune disorder of RA.

[Jeni]

I have had RA for 21 yrs and PD for 6yrs. I also have irritable bowel syndrome, so it makes me wonder a lot. I have had both before I had any signs of PD. They want me to excersice for my PD but only makes it worse on my RA....what to do....sometimes...nothing...

[ma4PDcure]

I can feel your pain. I'm with you. In my situation over the past 3-4 months I have developed pain on both wrists and some on my ankles. This never was a problem for me. I take 2 advil daily which helps with my pain. I saw a rheumatologist last week who took x-rays on both my wrists and per him they appear fine. He ordered blood tests and I made a follow up visit for next month. However his office called a few days ago to have me reschedule my follow up appointment earlier because some of my blood work came back as abnormal for rheumatoid. I am a 52 yrs old male. So my mind started to wonder why I might have developed Rheumatoid arthritis. Is there a connection between this autoimmune disorder and PD or perhaps a relationship between certain PD medication and a risk for developing RA. Or whether it was a disorder waiting to emerge in my 50's. My mother does suffer from arthritis but never officially diagnosed as a particular type of arthritis. We suspect she may have fibromyalgias. My father suffers from degenerative osteoarthritis of his knees.

So anyways, I was wondering if others afflicted with PD may have developed RA since diagnosed with PD. I am a red/black belt in tae kwon do and now it looks like I may have to take a break from this activity. I know that it is recommended to do some form of exercise to help with both RA and PD but the pain on both my wrists is remains and cannot do much as far as using my hands/arms due to significant pain. I now have trouble using my hands to do even the simplest tasks I once was able to do. I do have to say that it isn't fun getting older.

[maryalice]

I was diagnosed with arthritis about a year ago. I've had PD for about 15 years. I have it so bad in my knee that it hurts to walk on it. I also have a lot of pain in my wrist.

Have you heard of microdose therapy? There was this information about it posted at an earlier date. I showed it to my doctor and he said he would look into it. I have an appointment next month and I'm hopping he will discuss it with me then.

Here's the information:

microdose.com/

Helen Foundation introduces Microdose Therapy

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We trust you will find this sample of statistics using our protocol impressive:

Disease Patients Average Relief, %

Fibromyalgia 530 77

Osteoarthritis 516 78

Rheumatoid Arthritis 225 77

Arthritis, undifferentiated 143 75

Polymyalgia Rheumatica 31 79

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 23 56

Parkinson’s disease 22 85

Irritable bowel syndrome 20 70

Multiple sclerosis 13 70

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[ma4PDcure]

Thanks for the info. Please update me on this after you see your Dr. Is your arthritis rheumatoid?

[maryalice in reply to ma4PDcure]

I don't know if it's rheumatoid. The doctor just said it was arthritis. I'll let you know what he thinks about it when and if he really does research it.

[salon]

yrs was just told by my family dr i had it on thursday this week . just what i need another problem.along with a bunion.