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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