OCD and autoimmune disorders (not PANDAS)

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November 11, 2013 at 8:46 pm #3205

SarahL
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Hi.

I'm wondering if autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid disorders have been found to be correlated–anecdotally or empirically—with OCD. I have OCD since I was about 6 or earlier and am now diagnosed with an RD.

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Sarah

March 4, 2014 at 11:07 am #3335

Dr. Michael Jenike
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we do hear a lot of patients with autoimmune disorders and also OCD. i don't know if it is because OCD is so common or if there is a real relationship. we know that childhood OCD can be an infectious based autoimmune disorder (i.e., pandas/pans). take care,

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