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Are there any links between rheumatoid arthritis, raynaud's syndrome and fibromyalgia? if so what and how?
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Yes: Raynauds can be seen associated with rheumatoid arthritis or may be part of a syndrome of overlap or mixed connective tissue disease. It is important to see your rheumatologist for full evaluation fibromyalgia may also be seen secondary to rheumatoid arthritis due to the pain of the ra.
Answered 2/5/2014
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No: Nor really, there could be co-existence but the three are unrelated.
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