OCD and autoimmune disorders (not PANDAS)

[SarahL]

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.

 

Thanks.

Sarah

[Dr. Michael Jenike]

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,

Michael Jenike, MD

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