Hi Jayne,

Thank you for your input.

I had Scarlett fever when I was young and the many other childhood illnesses that go around. Spent a good amount of time in the sun throughout my youth. I spent many years during my younger years working in the Aerospace business where I was exposed to many chemicals that were taken off the market. Didn't wear gloves, masks or goggles. One thing I do remember about this manufacturing business is that many of the older employees did not make it to retirement. Many had cancer and other diseases, then passed before retirement. The buildings did have signage stating there were cancer causing agents in the building.

One of the reasons I question the medical research is due to the medications we are placing in our bodies. These medications lower our immune system which leave us exposed to pick up any illnesses going around. I'll use COVID as an example.

If the medical professionals found the trigger that caused our systems to malfunction, treated this trigger then we wouldn't have to endure all this pain and suffering.

Maggie

Very interesting, thank you for sharing.
I’ve always been relatively healthy and active. I was diagnosed with protein s deficiency in my late 30’s, and had guillain barre from a flu shot around the same time. At that time I was still working as a surgical nurse in the operating room. Exposure to anesthetic gases and surgical smoke.
I was diagnosed 8 months ago but had unusual symptoms for at least 6 months prior to diagnosis. My doctor really thought I had a viral infection that attacked my system.
I would love to figure out a way to treat the symptoms without biological meds and methotrexate but found out the hard way going off meds triggers horrible symptoms. I had to go on antibiotics and they stopped my meds for a week…. It was awful and took me three weeks to get symptoms back under control.
I’m continuing research and will share if I learn more.
Everyone take care!

I'm convinced personal stress plays an important part; I'm fortunate to have had a healthy life, resistant to colds, pretty much every thing, not so lucky with the personal 'stuff', my body finally succumb after years of living on the edge, too often relying on adrenalin rush to see me through.

I found this on the Mayo Clinic Website. Read the Second Paragraph under causes. It's only a partial article because the other links I have placed here have the same information. It's listing an Infection or Virus as a possible factor in RA surfacing. I know there's quite a bit of controversy over an Infection possibly being the trigger for RA to surface. One thing to keep in mind is that most medical documents to this day state that there are many unknowns on why RA surfaces/triggers etc.. I have written John Hopkins Research Facility for Autoimmune Conditions to see if I can gain some knowledge about advanced research for these conditions.

I'm posting this as informational only. Always have discussions with your doctors first before trying anything. If you feel your Rheumatologist is not for you, please move on. I've been to 4 Rheumatologist.

Causes:

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Normally, your immune system helps protect your body from infection and disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system attacks healthy tissue in your joints. It can also cause medical problems with your heart, lungs, nerves, eyes and skin.

Doctors don't know what starts this process, although a genetic component appears likely. While your genes don't actually cause rheumatoid arthritis, they can make you more likely to react to environmental factors — such as infection with certain viruses and bacteria — that may trigger the disease.

Risk factors:
Factors that may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis include:

Your sex. Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis.

Age. Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, but it most commonly begins in middle age.

Family history. If a member of your family has rheumatoid arthritis, you may have an increased risk of the disease.

Smoking. Cigarette smoking increases your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, particularly if you have a genetic predisposition for developing the disease. Smoking also appears to be associated with greater disease severity.

Excess weight. People who are overweight appear to be at a somewhat higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

i dont understand this ra, ihave never been sick with any thing other than what kids get never had mumps mom told me i never was sick as a child,i dont no how i got ra i lived on farms. in the mountians in wv. never lived in citys.never worked ouyside of home. by the i took some test my dr said i am normal all my test was good no problum he said, i donot understand this ra. thing if i spell wrong over look it ,hope every one is feeling good. love prayers/hugs🤔