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Kawasaki disease and arthritis.

Sue

11/11/09

Sue

Topics:Kawasaki disease , Heart Disease , aches and pains , arthritis , fibromyalgia

Is there a link between Kawasaki's disease as a child, cardiomyopathy, and arthritis as an adult?

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Lisa Nelson

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Hi Sue,

Here is a link to information on kawasaki disease - http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000989.html

It is possible for this disease to be linked to heart conditions and arthritis later in life. I recommend discussing your situation with your physician.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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Sue
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 09:18 PM

Thanks Lisa. My son had Kawasaki disease at age 2, then Legg-Perthes disease at age 5. He is now 23 and has mild cardiomyopathy and now is complaing of joint aches and pains. I have always suspected that all of this is related. He currently doesn't have a cardiologist that we can talk to, but I'm thinking he may need to establish contact with one. I appreciate your input.

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