What are the symtoms of lupus?
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Joint aches and pains, Permanent rash over cheeks ( butterfly rash), Extreme fatigue and weakness Headaches and migraine
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I don't know if you been tested for lupus.Or if this is a self diagnoses. This is not a disease you should seek treatment for over the phone or advise really. You should seek an immunologist. I think this is a disease that there is only treatment no cure. How ever while your waiting to see an immunologist life style is important no alcohol or other vices. You need to eat right exercise and get plenty of sleep. The immune system is effected buy all this factor. Don't worry its not that bad. Your body should heel its self if you let it.
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lupus is a noninfectious chronic disease in which antibodies in an individual's immune system attack the body's own substances. In lupus, medically known as lupus erythematosus, antibodies are produced against the individual's own cells, causing tissue inflammation and cell damage. Because the vascular and connective tissue of any body organ may be affected, various symptoms may result. Generalized symptoms include fever, weakness, weight loss, anemia, enlargement of the spleen, and a characteristic butterfly-shaped skin rash on the face. Heart, joint, and kidney disease are common (see nephritis). It is believed that the disease may be triggered by certain drugs or foreign proteins, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, or extreme stress. The disease, which may range from mild to fatal, occurs commonly in young women. It is treated with immunosuppressive drugs and steroids. See immunity; autoimmune disease.
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well there is always a chance for anyone to die younger than they want not just because of a disease. but if you do what you are suppose to be doing for it chances are that you will live a long life. I know someone with lupis and i know how hard it is to have it, the doc told her she shouldnt have kids, well she did and the baby was severely premature but survived, and it made her really sick she ended up losing some toes, and they had to put her in a coma to get her better, her son was 2 by the time she came out of it. so to me i would follow all the docs rules.\nFor those who dont exactly know what lupis is heres a medical definition:\n Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys. The body's immune system normally makes proteins called antibodies to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens. In an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self." These antibodies, called "auto-antibodies," react with the "self" antigens to form immune complexes. The immune complexes build up in the tissues and can cause inflammation, injury to tissues, and pain. \n\n  For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. More than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year. It is estimated that 500,000 to 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with lupus.
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Yeah, my friend from HS had Lupus as did my suitemate in college.  Check out the following sites for more info.  Be strong!  =)
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Yes - and no. Doctors even have a hard time understanding this disease and how it affects people. \n\nMy sister suffers from lupus. It is a disease that attacks the immune system, much like AIDS does. Only this disease tends to come and go. Sometimes, she is hospitalized for months, then later she doesnt see a doctor for a year. WEird, very hard on her mental health and her marrriage and her job. Was finally let go from a job she had for 17 years due to the time missed...terrible disease.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus_erythematosus\nhttp://www.lupus.org/
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I haven't heard about that, but you might go to the Lupus Research Foundation's website (or that of another support group for lupus) to inquire.  They may be able to point you in the right direction.
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Im so sorry that your mum is suffering from this very cruel debilitating condition.\n\nAs I know you will be aware lupus affects so many internal organs so working out if this is lupus related is not easy, as the painful neck could be down to usual wear and tear etc. Musco skeletal injury, back pain, knee pain etc often presents itself as neck and head pain.\n\nHas she thought about a neuromuscular consultation?   to eliminate the chance that she may have accumulative strain through holding herself stiffly? The fact that the pain is worse when she slouches seems to point to it being a lower back problem?  (We are all really good at standing on one leg if the other one hurts therefore damaging the good leg etc)\n\nA neuromuscular therapist could show her how to relax, how to move in pattern, and how to recognise when her everyday movements are taking her into pain?\n\nGood luck to you both
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There's a good article about Lupus at http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/other/lupus.html\n\n"The good news is that only two out of 100 children whose mother has lupus will get lupus. The genetic risk is small. It is not strictly a genetic disease."\n\nHope this helps.
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I also have SLE Lupus....I get the sores/hives on my scalp mostly. What meds are you taking? Are you a stay at home mom? Steroid creams do help and yes, stress makes it so much worse. Use a sensitive skin face wash and use a steroid cream prescribed by doc. Take good care of your self and get the book Healthy Healing...lots of good advice for Lupus symptoms. Try to go on a detox for a week...this makes skin clearer and helps muscle pain.\n\nHope this helps. Email me if you want to know more about the book. I can email back everything the book says to do.
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(m)\n\nTreating Lupus \n\nDiagnosing and treating lupus are often a team effort between the patient and several types of health care professionals. A person with lupus can go to his or her family doctor or internist, or can visit a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases (arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, often involving the immune system). Clinical immunologists (doctors specializing in immune system disorders) may also treat people with lupus. As treatment progresses, other professionals often help. These may include nurses, psychologists, social workers, nephrologists (doctors who treat kidney disease), hematologists (doctors specializing in blood disorders), dermatologists (doctors who treat skin disease), and neurologists (doctors specializing in disorders of the nervous system).\n\nThe range and effectiveness of treatments for lupus have increased dramatically, giving doctors more choices in how to manage the disease. It is important for the patient to work closely with the doctor and take an active role in managing the disease. Once lupus has been diagnosed, the doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the patient's age, sex, health, symptoms, and lifestyle. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual's needs and may change over time. In developing a treatment plan, the doctor has several goals: to prevent flares, to treat them when they do occur, and to minimize organ damage and complications. The doctor and patient should reevaluate the plan regularly to ensure it is as effective as possible.\n\nNSAIDs: For people with joint or chest pain or fever, drugs that decrease inflammation, called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are often used. While some NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are available over the counter, a doctor's prescription is necessary for others. NSAIDs may be used alone or in combination with other types of drugs to control pain, swelling, and fever. Even though some NSAIDs may be purchased without a prescription, it is important that they be taken under a doctor's direction. Common side effects of NSAIDs can include stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, and fluid retention. Some people with lupus also develop liver, kidney, or even neurological complications, making it especially important to stay in close contact with the doctor while taking these medications. \n\nAntimalarials: Antimalarials are another type of drug commonly used to treat lupus. These drugs were originally used to treat malaria, but doctors have found that they also are useful for lupus. A common antimalarial used to treat lupus is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)*. It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs and generally is used to treat fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and inflammation of the lungs. Clinical studies have found that continuous treatment with antimalarials may prevent flares from recurring. Side effects of anti-malarials can include stomach upset and, extremely rarely, damage to the retina of the eye.\n\n* Brand names included in this publication are provided as examples only, and their inclusion does not mean that these products are endorsed by the National Institutes of Health or any other Government agency. Also, if a particular brand name is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory.\n\nCorticosteroids: The mainstay of lupus treatment involves the use of corticosteroid hormones, such as prednisone (Deltasone), hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), and dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol). Corticosteroids are related to cortisol, which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. They work by rapidly suppressing inflammation. Corticosteroids can be given by mouth, in creams applied to the skin, or by injection. Because they are potent drugs, the doctor will seek the lowest dose with the greatest benefit. Short-term side effects of corticosteroids include swelling, increased
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You really do need to see a doctor for this, to rule out any serious conditions.  \n\nIt may very well be you are just extra-sensitive to the sun, and to heat.  Some people are, regardless of race.  Also, if you are on any medications, ask your pharmacist if any of them might cause an increased sensitivity to sunlight/heat.\n\nOne reason you need to see a doctor is that a disease called Lupus makes people very sun-sensitive.  There are other symptoms involved as well, and a doctor will be able to tell you if you have it or not.  If you do, it is important to have appropriate ongoing treatment so it doesn't get worse and so that it affects your life as little as possible.  If your doctor determines you do not have lupus, s/he will at the least be able to give suggestions for enduring hot sunny weather more comfortably.
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Absolutely.  I have systemic lupus among w/other health problems.  Science will be able to learn a lot from my cadevar.
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There are so very many autoimmune disorders and rare autoimmune disorders but the one I keep coming back to is SLE.  As you have already said this has been ruled out, my only suggestion is that you get a referral to a specialist in autoimmune diseases.  I am wondering what it was that made your doctors rule out Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.  Do you happen to know?
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I have lupus and daily living is a constant battle with the everyday pain, the arthritis, the fever, chest pain etc, it makes it hard just to do normal things but i have hope that one day this terrible disease will be eliminated and just continue to do what you are doing and take you meds and if your able to exercise do it on a regular basis it will help your aching joints, good luck.
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Abdominal pain\nBack pain\nBronchitis\nBruising and bleeding under the skin\nChest pain\nCoughing\nDepression\nDiarrhea\nDifficulty breathing\nDizziness\nFatigue\nFluid retention and swelling\nFlu-like symptoms\nHeadache\nHigh BP\nHigh cholesterol\nIndigestion\nInflammation\nItching\nJoint pain\nNausea\nPain\nPurple discoloration of skin\nUpper respiratory tract infection\nUrinary tract infection