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Does anyone know if multiple fractures and ra are related, also who does know about connection to ehlers danlos syndrome?
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Yes: Ra can have osteoporosis associated, though it is worse when steroids are used for treatment. Ehlers danlos is an inherited disorder that is very rare in patients with ra. And is treated differenltly.
Answered 7/6/2012
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