Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis both are autoimmune
conditions and can co-occur.  My sister has both.  Both Hashimoto's and RA
occur heavily in our mother's side of the family.  I'm the only family
member to escape RA.  RA is a serious systemic condition which requires
medical treatment, hip replacements, etc.

Other autoimmune conditions can co-occur with Hashimoto's such as lupus,
etc.
From: "Laurie Ahneman" <[log in to unmask]>
       Does anyone know if there is an increased incidence of rheumatoid
> arthritis and hypothyroid?




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