Has anyone heard of Churg Strauss syndrome or know anyone who has it?
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Churg Strauss Syndrome (also called Churg Strauss Vasculitis) is an extremely rare autoimmune disease of unknown cause, characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels in people who are asthmatic or have some type of allergic condition.  \n\nAlthough there is no "cure" for Churg Strauss, the symptoms have been shown to improve with regimens of corticosteroids and (although it is NOT a cancer) sometimes low dose chemotherapy.   \n\nSee the link below for a more comprehensive description of this disease.  Good luck.
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im not sure but ive got a syndrome that has affected my whole life!!! its not contaigeos but i dont want to talk about it
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I used to have it a lot.  I washed my hands ALL the time and took like 3 or 4 baths a day.  Couldn't eat anything that I didn't feel was clean enough, ended up crying all the time because I thought I was going to die of some weird sickness...had it for a long time but never took any medication for it.  Eventually it went away on its own.
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Evanston syndrome doesn't exist, as far as I know. I'm in Evanston, Illinois right now, if that tells you anything. It's home to Northwestern University, where I work and go to school. Since it's not a documented medical condition, it probably refers to some kind of frustration with either the school or the town. Being so close to Chicago, it's a pretty boring little town in comparison!
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I have heard of people living off of one lung, but your best bet would be to talk to the doctor at the hospital. He/She im sure would be more then glad to tell you everything you need to know... Hope he gets well soon!
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i suffer from it too. best thing to do is see a endocologist or family dr first. i have been taking nexium for a couple of years now and have only experienced it a couple of times. its something in your diet thats doing this. good luck
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I need to know what medical history, Medications , allergies. What were you doing at the time, did you experience Chest pn with this, or shortness of breath. did you seel medical attention, did you have flu like symptoms.\n\nI am a paramedic , not a doctor but I may be able to answer your questions.
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Here I am searching for the answer to the same question!\nI have to add at this point I recently moved from Ontario Canada...to the U.S. so I have to respond to your question with what info I have so far. I recently got a topical gel from the doctor for my broken blood vessels. I found it interesting that your vessels appeared after a illness. My first vessel did also! I did mention this to the doctor wondering if illness contributes in any way to this problem. The doctor seemed uninterested in my theory. There is a laser treatment for this...quick simple painless. Check into Roseaca ( skin condition) Are you Scottish or Irish? The Celtic curse may be your problem. I am now convinced that illness can have something to do with this problem. I have read that these vessels can indicate liver problems. No worries though. check out this term "telangiectasis" spider veins. cheers
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Systamic Cislarsise does not exist in any medical database that I know.\n\nDo you mean:\n\nSystemic sclerosis (systemic scleroderma)\n\nSystemic sclerosis (systemic scleroderma) is a multisystem disease that results in fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in association with autoimmune changes. These lead to breakdown of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles and internal organs (e.g. digestive tract, heart, lungs and kidneys). The skin becomes thickened and tightly bound to underlying structures.\n\n\n\n\nScleroderma\n\nScleroderma is a disease that causes thickened skin and varying degrees of organ dysfunction resulting from small-vessel vasculopathy and immune-mediated fibrosis. The clinical manifestations of this disease are extremely heterogeneous and depend on the presence and degree of internal organ involvement. Patients may present with a spectrum of illness ranging from localized skin fibrosis only (localized scleroderma) to a systemic disorder (systemic scleroderma) with both cutaneous and internal organ involvement.\n\n\nor\n\n\nYeast infections -- sometimes called candidiasis -- takes many forms. They often develop where a moist environment encourages fungal growth, especially on the webs of fingers and toes, nails, genitals and folds of skin.  Types include:\n\n    *\n      Oral thrush is a painless, often recurrent yeast infection of the mouth and throat.  It is common in babies, young children and the elderly, but can affect all ages.\n    *\n      Moniliasis is a painful vaginal yeast infection experienced by approximately 75% of women, most commonly during pregnancy or treatment with antibiotics.\n    *\n      Balanitis is a less common but equally irritating infection of the penis. \n    *\n      Intertrigo can occur on the skin, particularly in large skin folds in obese people.\n    *\n      Systemic yeast infections can occur in cases of diabetes, AIDS, and other ailments or drug treatments that suppress the immune system.
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/Diseases/rosaidorfmandisease.htm
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Sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome.  My mom and I both have this.  I've heard that there are some meds you could be given, but you're really best to just do your best to keep warm.  It's not usually harmful, but do talk with your doctor about it, as it can be a symptom of other circulatory problems.
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No never heard of it.....but i will google it now.....i'm desperate.....\nthis is what i found....\n\nhttp://www.rainbowinvestigations.com/story.cfm?rainbowID=227
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Yes. I had it in 1991. I caught it at Club Med in St.Lucia, French West Indies. It started with a horrible headache which got worse and worse, lots of nausea, pain all down my spine. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks and not supposed to fly for two months. I lost 30 pounds, was light sensitive, couldn't stand noise. But it isn't a fatal illness, though you wish you'd die, the pain is so horrible. It is not as contagious as the bacterial version either.\n\nYour poor, sweet wife. Give her a hug (softly) from me. I feel for her.
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not me personally, but I have taken care of many patients with it. You may need to adjust your medications if it is recurring. See your doc.
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YES IT IS! I WAS VERY SICK RIGHT BEFORE X-MAS. I HAD THIS BAD RASH THAT I COULD NOT GET RID OF. I HAD A BLOOD TEST DONE AND MY TRIGLYCERIDES LEVEL WAS OVER 8000. ( SHOCKING I KNOW !!!)  THAT RASH WAS FROM THE TRIGLYCERIDES TRYING TO COME OUT OF MY SKIN. THERE WAS NOWHERE FOR THEM TO GO ANYMORE!  IT WAS SUCH A RARE THING FOR THE DR'S TO SEE THEY TOOK PICS OF IT AND WILL BE PUT INTO A MED BOOK. I WAS GOING INTO PANCREATIC FAILURE! IT'S SOMETHING SOOO VERY SERIOUS . IF YOUR LEVELS ARE THAT HIGH PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO WHATEVER YOUR DR TELLS YOU TO DO . I MYSELF WENT ON INSULIN . I WAS SO VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A STROKE . IF YOU WANT TO TALK MORE ABOUT THIS OR JUST NEED SOME SUPPORT .. ADD ME TO YOUR MESSENGER :) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF !
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No.  My brother had it twice as a toddler & it was spinal meningitis too.  I wasn't very old & don't remember much.  All I know of it is what's been told to me by family members.  He almost died both times he had it.\n\nMy brother had dark circles under his eyes the second time, which the doctor mistook for black eyes & called CPS (Child Protective Services) on my mom.  I vaguely remember this lady coming into our home & looking into the cupboards, the fridge, checking the stove, the washer, the dryer & the backyard.  Case was closed a few days later.  What the dark cirlces were from was a milk allergy.  My brother was allergic to cow's milk & we had to buy Mocha Mix & Carnation evaporated milk for him to drink.  I used to sneak drinks of the Mocha Mix in a small cup when no one was looking.  Now he's not allergic to anything.  Weird is what I say & probably a misdiagnosis.
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yes, I heard of it.  Its an autoimmune disease.  Your skin begins to tighten on your hand and face I think.  It becomes hard to eat too, they have throat problems.  A lot of people that have it also have Raynaulds and have cold fingers and toes.  There are several blood test that a specialist can do to see if you have it.  So instead of worrying, get the blood test.