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| 124 | 4 | Wed, 1 Oct 2014 | ||
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Hi, my cousin is suffering from SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). She was diagnosed 2 yrs back. Her recent ANA screen test level was 33 U/mL and Anti ds DNA level 17.7 U/mL. Her doctor currently prescribed Defcort and some other steroids. Are there any non-steroidal drugs that she could take...
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| 142 | 4 | Tue, 25 Nov 2014 | ||
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hi For over 12 months I have had night sweats, considerable weight loss, tiredness, a cough. I have SLE, (for around 28 years). I have had x-rays, CT scans and endless tests, no malignant growths found. I am concerned as #I still have symptoms and feel very poorly.
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| 116 | 3 | Mon, 30 Jun 2014 | ||
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My sister is 82 years old and has swollen feet and ankles. In the last several days they have turned dark blue/purple. They are also cold. She has polyneuropathy and is in a wheel chair. She also has lupus and sojourn disease. I am taking her to the doctor Wednesday but am extremely concerned....
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| 168 | 3 | Fri, 12 Sep 2014 | ||
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my husband has lupus ;and has been treated on several occasions by a gastro dr for rectal bleeding. they usually band a hemroid but with the lupus, he ends up with an infection that makes him very sick.. the bleeding is a lot.. fills the bowl solid red.. is there something that his dr is not...
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| 132 | 3 | Mon, 29 Sep 2014 | ||
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hi doctor I am a medical student I was examine the patient with SLE with rash all over her body , and some healed ulcers I did not wear a gloves i just touch her should i get worry ? if yes when should i do HIV and HCV test after exposure? enought after month ??? I want to die ,,, I can t do any...
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| 325 | 3 | Wed, 24 Dec 2014 | ||
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How do you tell the difference between Fibromyalgia and Lupus? I have tested positive for ANA and constantly run a fever, fatigue, rash on face and back of scalp and pain in hands, wrists and elbows. Also general ache all over as if coming down with the flu.
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| 199 | 3 | Tue, 30 Oct 2012 | ||
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I have recently had lab work for lupus , I received lab results back with no explanation. ANA profile; ana= 24 (0-100AU/ml); ssa 8( 100 AU/ml); ssb= 6 ( 100 AU/ml); sm= 9( 100 AU/ml); RNP =22( 100 AU/ml); SCI-70 =24( 100 AU/ml); JO-1= 8 ( 100 AU/ml); DSDNA = 0( 100 AU/ml);CENT B = 3( 100 AU/ml);...
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| 156 | 3 | Tue, 2 Aug 2011 | ||
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Hi Doc, this is James here. I have a medical query. Help me... my query - My sister 20 years old is a patient of SLE for last 8 years. She is on steriod therapy for last 6 years. Now she had problem of pain in stomach and vomiting, 4 times in a month. We went to our Family Doc, he suggested us...
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| 450 | 3 | Sat, 4 May 2013 | ||
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Yes I have a question about SLE please help me... How and where to take care of a patient suffering from SLE !
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| 687 | 3 | Tue, 28 Jun 2011 | ||
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i am 6 months pregnent and am being tested for lupus. it runs in my family. I am showing meny signs yet my doctor hasnt diagnosed me. what can i do to get my diagnoses?
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| 3 | 2 | Mon, 16 Apr 2018 | ||
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Last year I had gangrene on my middle finger it was black very painful I had it removed now I started with my right index. turning blue and purple what looks like a blizzard. I have Lupus and RA does that have anything to do with it. It s so painful i don t understand y this is happening
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| 3 | 2 | Fri, 13 Apr 2018 | ||
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I saw a vascular surgeon and was diagnosed with TAK in March and put on 120 mg of prednisone; which had numerous side effects on my body. After one month, I said no more . I was referred to a rheumatologist who started tapering the prednisone. I am taking 20 mg at this point. He also started me...
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| 3 | 2 | Mon, 27 Mar 2017 | ||
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I was just recently diagnosed with lupus. We are still in the blood testing stage to find out what type I have. For many years I have taken a supplement called 7-Keto that works to boost my immune system. It keeps me from getting severe colds and bronchitis as often or as bad. Should I stop...
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| 33 | 2 | Mon, 7 Mar 2016 | ||
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I have wells down my sides ,under my arm my face is swollen , I also have a well on the back of my head and my forehead is sore. I was diagnosis with Lupus is this possible to be Lupus or something else I went to the doctor Monday he gave me cream and a shot I also took a eppy Penn shot the wells...
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| 40 | 2 | Fri, 26 Feb 2016 | ||
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My husband s physician said his symptoms could be the sign of an auto immune disease - fingernails splitting, thin, thickening in areas, deep ridges - also on toenails and bald spots in his facial hair. I cannot even find those symptoms listed anywhere.
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| 41 | 2 | Mon, 2 Nov 2015 | ||
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I have been experiencing right side abdominal pain with a hard bloated belly since Thursday evening. I am queasy and tend to be in more pain after eating light meals. I ve had bowel movements every day with the help of a glycerin suppositories. The bloating is worse today and the pain is moving...
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| 57 | 2 | Wed, 3 Jun 2015 | ||
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I have autoimmune system R/A and Lupus I get soar like pimples inside one ear and last a couple of weeks and then before it s over I have it in the next ear. What is this why do I get these and how to prevent it! What medicine would be good? I get ear infection frequent along with the soars in...
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| 54 | 2 | Mon, 25 May 2015 | ||
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I have just rec d a positive ANA test, and have had the malar rash since January. My liver enzymes are thru the roof (AST is 93 and ALT is 112). I am type 2 diabetic - Humalog 75/25 32 units 2x daily plus 1000 mg metformin. My cbc was all within normal limits, and my RF is 10. I am told to see a...
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| 3 | 2 | Thu, 24 Oct 2019 | ||
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I was diagnosed with Grave s Disease in January of this year. I am doing much better and have slowly been reducing methymazole dosage. Today my blood work came back positive for lupus and I am supposed to see a rheumatologist for more tests. Is this common...the Grave s and positive for lupus. I...
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| 84 | 2 | Wed, 24 Dec 2014 | ||
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I was diagnosed with polymyagia rheumatica in July, 2014 because I only have one kidney I have chosen so far not to use prednesone. I am very stiff/sore in morinings and usally after motrin and several stretching excercises I am okay from 11 to 4 and after sitting in afternoon I am stiff and sore...
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