A 44-year-old member asked:

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes runs in my family. is there a link between diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis?

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No: There is no relationship unless you are taking Prednisone for your RA it can precipitate diabetes in susceptible people.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can there be a link betweenn diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis?

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

No: There is no link although prednsione, a drug which may be used to treat ra, can cause diabetes.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

If my family has rheumatoid arthritis in the wrists and hands, does this mean I have a higher chance of having foot arthritis?

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A 19-year-old female asked:

With family history of Rheumatoid Arthritis (mother), what's the chance of me having the disease too? Am not a healthy individual. Dx of MD & more.

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A 24-year-old member asked:

I take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. Is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

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A 50-year-old member asked:

Is there a blood test to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?

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Are mri's the best way to diagnose or rule out rheumatoid arthritis ?

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