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Date: 12.12.2012
From: Suz

Subject: Obsessive compulsive disorder

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to ask anyone suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, before getting diagnosed with this terrible disease. did anyone get any bouts of being OCD - Meaning excessive washing hands for fear of bacteria or germs, worrying, feel anxiety.

Im just wondering if a negative mind can bring R.A on the system.

Any replies would be appreciated
Thank you
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Date: 12.12.2012
From: Colin

Subject: Re: Obsessive compulsive disorder

hi Suz , no

realy they dont know what causes someone to have RA , it runs in families but that is as far as they know
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Date: 13.12.2012
From: Linda

Subject: Re: Obsessive compulsive disorder

I have Lupus/RA. My daughter has OCD. She has awful bouts of anxiety and takes beta blockers. She also has CBT treatment. I don't think it's linked to RA.

However i have read articles that OCD can be triggered in children by strep throats, and my daughter has always suffered with sore throats. She had to have her tonsils out, the doctor said they were a haven for bacteria.

Some people think that autoimmune diseases are caused by infections and that has always seemed logical to me. Obviously genetics plays a part.
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Date: 13.12.2012
From: Suz

Subject: Re: Obsessive compulsive disorder

I hope they aren't linked but i was such anxious person during the first few years of my diagnosis.

I could agree with you on the infection and R.A link Linda, somethings caused the immune system to go haywire..lol

Hope your daughter copes well with her condition I know its not nice feeling of being anxious.
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