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Have RA And Lupus, Taking Plaquenil, Delay In Periods With Pregnancy Symptoms. History Of Tubal Ligation. Suggestion?

Hi, I have RA and Lupus which I m currently taking plaquenil for my symptoms but my period suddenly delayed for over a month and I m wondering what s going on? I took a pregnancy test which came out negative although I had a tubal ligation over two years ago. I ve been feeling nauteous, my back hurts, and I ve been sleeping a lot. What could it be?
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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thanks for query
If i am not wrong by lupus you mean SLE.So it means you have been diagnosed with SLE with RA.That makes it very interesting because traditional wisdom in rheumatology says SLE and RA are mutually exclusive diseases which means you cant have both of them at same time.Neverthless development of SLE like features have been described in RA and it is associated with increased mortality.This raises some question in your case and you should discuss with your doctor
Which criteria was used to diagnose RA?was it older 1987 criteria?Is your lupus severe? has kidney biopsy been done?The most common cause of abrupt cesssation of menses in SLE patient would be cyclophosphamide treatment. So have you taken it? You are taking hydroxychloroquine which is not likely to cause delayed period. do you know it cab be teratogen?
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Have RA And Lupus, Taking Plaquenil, Delay In Periods With Pregnancy Symptoms. History Of Tubal Ligation. Suggestion?

Hi thanks for query If i am not wrong by lupus you mean SLE.So it means you have been diagnosed with SLE with RA.That makes it very interesting because traditional wisdom in rheumatology says SLE and RA are mutually exclusive diseases which means you cant have both of them at same time.Neverthless development of SLE like features have been described in RA and it is associated with increased mortality.This raises some question in your case and you should discuss with your doctor Which criteria was used to diagnose RA?was it older 1987 criteria?Is your lupus severe? has kidney biopsy been done?The most common cause of abrupt cesssation of menses in SLE patient would be cyclophosphamide treatment. So have you taken it? You are taking hydroxychloroquine which is not likely to cause delayed period. do you know it cab be teratogen? I have tried my best to help you Take care