Anyone Develop Rhuematoid Arthritis Resulting From WLS?

Hello Everyone. I am currently struggling with pretty severe fibro and osteo. I am 100 lbs overweight, and have been advised by my PCP to have WLS. She thinks it will reduce the pain I am having. I am in the process - have gone to a few classes, had my head shrunk, and learned better food choices. I was getting excited - just the thought of being thin again, and out of pain.  But a few days ago, I talked with a woman three years out, and she said she developed RA after her surgery, and so did a few of her friends. The last thing I want is to get RA. I'm in enough pain now - can't bear to think about adding to it! So, my questions are: Has anyone heard of this, and has anyone experienced this? Thanks - Hope to hear from someone on this!! Leone

This is the first I've heard of it although I do know from all of my research that something must "trigger" the RA Factor.  I developed RA when I was 20 after I broke my wrist in a car accident.  I had WLS just over 7 months ago and while it has improved the symptoms of my RA, it still is there.  I can say that losing the weight does relieve the pressure on the joints and I'm finding now that with the vitamins I'm taking, it helps also. I'm not sure if this answered your question, but I thought I'm throw my 2 cents in there. Either way, good luck as you persue and move forward with WLS...

Hello,

I had gastric bypass in 02/06.   I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis in 11/07.   I do not know if it was a result of my surgery but I suspect that it may have been.

The rheumatologist I saw put me on steroids and Humira injection.   I have gained about 60 pounds since last November. 


Hope this helps.

DeeDee1

 I was just diagnosed with RA.  I got it after my revision from BG to DS with complications.  I was in the hospital for weeks.  I think the trauma to my body, or maybe some medication or anesthesia brought it out.  I was so sick from my first flare up (unable to walk, severe pain, fevers over 101), I was hospitalized yet again.