Yes, there is a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Both are autoimmune conditions, and having one autoimmune disease can increase the risk of developing another. Studies have shown that people with RA have an elevated risk of developing hypothyroidism Show Full Answer

Yes, there is a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Both are autoimmune conditions, and having one autoimmune disease can increase the risk of developing another. Studies have shown that people with RA have an elevated risk of developing hypothyroidism, which is often caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

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