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genetic disorder
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Patient discussion about Genetic illness.

Q. Is FMS heredetery? My mother was diagnosed with FMS and I would like to know what are the chances I’ll have it too.

A. Hereditary is not the right term. It’s not a genetic disease but The cause of fibromyalgia remains elusive. However, recent studies show that genetic factors can predispose individuals to a genetic susceptibility to fibromyalgia.

Q. If your mom has arthritis, are the chances any higher that you will also have arthritis? My mom has arthritis in her knees. It is to the point where she gets surgery every few years to have it scraped out. I was wondering, if your mom has arthritis, are the chances any higher that you will also have arthritis? Also what can you do to prevent getting arthritis? Thank you.

A. Some people may have a genetic preposition to certain types of arthritis (lupus, ankylosing spondylitis etc), but this is not the same as a type of arthritis being hereditary.

Q. What are the chances that my baby will inherit psoriasis from his father? My husband has a mild case of psoriasis. On his elbows, knees, back and lower back. He doesn't treat it because he says it is sometime that won't go away, he uses certain products for relief sometimes. What are the chances our baby will get that? And can he get it on his face? Thanks

A. here is a web page dealing with the genetic question in psoriasis -

http://www.psoriasis.org/research/known/genetics.php

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individuals who are unable or unwilling to improve their behavior," and regarding this as, "recalcitrance," the authors ignore the simple fact that most disruptive behavior results from genetic illness that is aggravated or encouraged by the occupational hazards of the modern medical work place with its easy access to drugs, the stress brought about by managed care squabbles, tort reform issues, increasingly demanding work loads and plummeting job satisfaction.
Despite a genetic illness, Randy Graise uses his gift of gab to motivate others
Nor would employers be able to fire or not hire a qualified employee because they fear picking up the tab for a genetic illness down the road.
 
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