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I have rheumatoid arthritis. Am I likely to contract other related conditions, such as fibromyalgia, lupus and osteo arthritis? |
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If you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis you will be concerned about what the future holds and you may be thinking: I have rheumatoid arthritis. Am I likely to contract other related conditions, such as fibromyalgia, lupus, and osteo-arthritis?
Firstly, fibromyalgia is a condition that is related to rheumatoid arthritis but does not necessarily occur as a result of this condition. It is characterised by pain in the fibrous tissues within the body and is very painful. Often it is confused with arthritis which is why so many people connect the two conditions.
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder which is more common in women than in men. Thankfully it is not directly linked to rheumatoid arthritis, but like the fibromyalgia, it can cause severe pain in the joints. This is what leads people to be mistaken with rheumatoid arthritis in many cases.
Osteo arthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when there is a deterioration of cartilage which is in the joints. While some people who have rheumatoid arthritis will also have osteoarthritis the two are not definitively linked together.
As shown the chances of contracting fibromyalgia, lupus and osteo arthritis when you have rheumatoid arthritis cannot really be calculated. While some people will have more than one condition at the same time others will not.
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