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A member asked:

Do episodes of gout ever lead to rheumatoid arthritis?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

No: Gout will not cause rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr Michalski and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

RA and Gout: They are two separate things and should be treated that way. Discuss with rheumatologist.

Answered 6/10/2013

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