| Lupus |
| Please help with this question about lupus.....................? |
Yes, in fact you are probably at risk as well. Autoimmune diseases have a tendency to run in families.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus?
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) is a... |
| If you have lupus could you give me some pointers ? |
Eleven criteria have been established for the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus(which also involves internal organs not just the skin):
* Malar (over the cheeks of the face) "b... |
| Kidney Biopsy and Lupus? |
If your dr has done blood tests, and found issues with your blood, and certain protiens in your urine, it may be suggestive of Lupus nerphritis. A different type of Lupus Then Systemic Lupus. Your ... |
| MS, Lupus, Parkinson's - Immune System Related - Can these be familially related thru genetic makeup? |
Well, there is no evidence that I am aware of that directly relates these conditions to genetic problems. I do feel however there are certain genetic traits that likely predispose or make it easie... |
| A question about the disease Lupus? |
Dear Knowing,
I have lupus with organ involvement and it did nearly kill me.
Lupus can range from mild to life threatening to fatal.
With regular medical monitoring most lupus patients can expe... |
| Is Lupus painful? |
Whoever your fiance works with should get a clue. They are ignorant and shoud use their brain and actually read up on what Lupus is and educate themselves alittle bit. I have had Lupus for several ... |
| Is lupus hard to live with? |
I have it and the answer is yes and no. The fact is that if you do receive a positive on the lupus gene marker, the odds are 90 percent in your favor thay you will never get lupus. Of those who d... |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Rheumatoid Arthritis? |
Lupus and RA are autoimmune diseases, that is when your immune system attacks your own cells.
These two diseases overlap in some people, so don't focus so much on an absolute diagnosis.
I ... |
| Systematic Lupus? |
Hi,
I have Lupus and APS. I have a few good support groups that I can recommend to you and many links too. They are below.
I also suggest getting a therapist, not because you are nuts, beca... |
| How common is it to have both Lupus and Emotional issues? |
I have both! I'd say very common but I don't think much research has been done to really find out!
But here's what I found....
According to The Lupus Foundation of Americas pat... |
| Why do so many people suffer from Systemic Lupus yet doctors / insurance companies dont consider it serious? |
i feel the same way!..i have chronic fatigue immune syndrome, and fibromyalgia..."but you look great!"...duh!..i spent 6 years in bed, life still isn't much better with exhaustion an... |
| Systemic Lupus, Steroids and Weight Gain? |
Hello, I will never tell you about someone who is dying from Lupus but I will tell you about my wife who is living with and beating Lupus each and every day. Your sister should feel blessed that y... |
| World Lupus Day? |
wow i didn't know today was World Lupus Day... i've got lupus... was diagnosed like 1 1/2 ago... but yeah wow thanks letting me know. ... |
| Are most lupus patients very active people who go and go when not in flair until they wear out and get sick? |
Lupus is very unfortunate to have because it attacks your immune system. This behavior you are experiencing is characteristic of lupus patients, but remember that you still have a survival rate. Li... |
| For those living with Lupus how beneficial do you find online Lupus support groups? |
Hi sister
Here are some ideas to help you overcome your condition.
Cause
Food allergies (there is a 100 percent correlation between lupus and food allergies), rheumatoid arthritis, other co... |
| Can having Lupus effect whether or not you can have a baby? |
First of all, this question is one that can only be answered by your physician because he/she knows exactly how your disease has affected your body. Please do NOT make any decisions without consul... |
| Where dose the disease 鈥渓upus鈥?get its name? |
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| Cytoxan for Lupus.? |
I had IV cytoxan for a period of once every month for 6 months, then once every 2 months for 2 years. Then I started a medication that is explained below. It all ended about 3 years ago. I did not ... |
| Women with lupus: is my hair shedding this much because of SLE or just because? |
my lupus flared up a couple of months ago. i had very long hair that started to drop ALOT.my doctor then adviced me to cut it really really short.so now my hair is extremely short and the dropping... |
| World Lupus Day 10th May 2007, did you know, are you doing anything? |
Lupus is autoimmune disorder, and just did a search on that condition, so I contributed to my awareness about this desease.
The rest is in the hands of the Greater Power.
Hope it will pay attenti... |
| Can lupus stop you from getting tan? |
Like dat93 says, photosensitivity is one of the criteria for diagnosing LUPUS. There are others, but I won't get into thoses since this is not what you asked. (see website below)
Lupus wi... |
| DISCOID LUPUS ---------what is it and can i cure it? |
Discoid lupus is the kind of lupus that affects the skin. There are many different ways it can affect the skin, and which way will determine what treatment.
When your skin is exposed to ultravio... |
| Can Lupus get up and leave your body--------permanately? |
You still have the symptoms that can go along with lupus EXCEPT the blood from the anus. Get medical attention for that NOW!
The same patient with the same symptoms may present themselves to 2 ... |
| What is Lupus?? Could Someone Die from Lupus?? |
Don't go burying your mother. 80-90% of people with lupus live a normal life span.
Lupus can cause lesions or sores. Is that what you mean? If she has lumps, that can be something entirely... |
| To women who have Lupus and have had children? |
Hi! I can't answer your question specifically because I dont have any children, but I might be able to shed some light on a few things. A friend of mine who I met at a Lupus meeting has had th... |
| What is Lupus? |
Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect. This leads to ... |
| Prednisolone controls Lupus... but side effects destroying her skin elasticity causing deep depression. SOS!? |
Lupus is difficult to treat. As long as I've been studying it, it seems to evade answers. The reason is that it is a disease like AIDS, it destroys the body. Sometimes it attacks the brain,... |
| I have lupus and I need a new Bay Area rheumatologist stat!? |
I have lupus since 2 years and I take 2 drugs to help me. Prednisone and Imuran...My condition has improved: I have no more rash on my body and my appetite is back... ... |
| What is Lupus disease? |
It probably sounds scary to be told you have lupus, especially at 13 years old. It can be very painful and even life-threatening but it isn't always so bad as it seems. I've had it all my... |
| Hypermobility and Lupus...symptoms? |
What are the symptoms and signs of joint hypermobility?
Because the joints are capable of excessive motion in people with the joint hypermobility syndrome, they are susceptible to injury. Sympto... |
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