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Date: 29.04.2012
From: alexa

Subject: RA and MS

Hi ALL
I have question to ask.

I am 43 years old healthy female started relationship with 47 years old man who is suffering with MS for 20 years. We are sexualy active with no contraception..

Resently, after 9 month of relationship he suffered relapse of his illness..:( Endup on drip with high dose of steroids..

Also he is on Copaxone (is an immunomodulator drug currently used to treat multiple sclerosis. It is a random polymer of four amino acids found in myelin basic protein, namely glutamic acid, lysine, alanine, and tyrosine, and may work as a decoy for the immune system. )

Same time, 9 month into our relationship, suddenly, seems like I am developing symptoms of acute rheumatoid arthritis..
I am going through various tests at the moment and it will take time to confirm diagnosis. Meanwhile I am absolutly in agony with swollen joints unexplained nature..

I am just wondering if my condition has been affected by my boyfriends illness??
As MS and RA both Autoimmune Diseases..??

Many thanks
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Date: 29.04.2012
From: Colin W

Subject: Re: RA and MS

alexa , they dont know what causes Rheumatoid Arthritis , its def not linked in any way

there could be other things causing your problems but even if it is Rheumatoid , the outlook is good after they get it under control

hope you both feel better soon
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Date: 30.04.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: RA and MS

Hi Alexa, You can't pass on autoimmune disease on to another person, although some people seeem to think stress is to blame but as Colin says they don't know what causes R/A and it could be a number of things causing your swollen joints. Hope you are better soon let us know how you get on.
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