Re: Re: Question about genetics....

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info. I know her dermatologist really questioned me about the

RA and all and said something about it being related, heck that was so long

ago. My poor dd said mom am I going to be like you, I felt so bad, but

understand she is a kid. Now she is having some blood issues, and I am sure my

RA

will come up in that appointment with the oncologist.

Tammie

In a message dated 5/21/2008 5:50:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

lfriedman5@... writes:

Tammie,

I read that these diseases are not directly inherited but husband's

father has psoriasis and the arthritis that goes with it. My

husband has PA, I have PA,RA and now my 9 yo son has asthma, skin

rashes and stiff hands in the am.

I think in some cases it might be inherited. I for sure think the

Epsteinj-Barr virus can set it off. The new book Autoimmune

Diseases says that EBV is a huge culprit and one cannot have Lupus

without having been infected.

Just my experience,

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In my case, I only have an uncle with RA. He's had it most of his life and also

had polio

judyamcgee <judyamcgee@...> wrote: Hi, Jody!

I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but RA certainly is running in my

family. My daughter was diagnosed several years ago, before she

turned 30. A few years later, in my mid-fifties, it hit me like a

ton of bricks. This past year, my daughter's 10 year old son was

diagnosed. I really beat myself up over that! I know it's not my

fault, but nobody wants their children or grandchildren to inherit

RA. Just be sure they know what to watch for, & try to maintain a

healthy lifestyle.

Take care!

Judy

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> Hi there.... it's Jody. Just wondered if anyone might have any

input here....

>

> What are the chances that my sons (ages 22 & 25) might inherit the

RA gene considering both parents (myself and their father) have RA...

>

> In my family, the gene has affected each generation on my Mother's

side..... unsure about my Father's side due to adoption....

>

> Jody

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