Lupus

Canis lupus familiaris is the scientific name for dogs; they live with people.

IF you mean lupus - it's an 'auto-immune' disease affecting the connective tissue of (mainly) the bone joints.

How can you get Nephritis

It probably won't hurt, but then it probably won't help either. Talk to your rheumatologist. I would spend the money on organic fresh fruits and veggies instead. u

Lupus anticoagulant does not, in itself cause tiredness but having lupus does. Lupus can cause anemia which in turn causes fatigue. Lupus can cause the body to make inflammatory cytokines which cause a feeling of flu like fatigue.

I would have to say it depends on the patient and everyone is different. Lupus pain is different for everyone and can range from occasional discomfort due to inflammation to severe excruciating and bone crushing pain. I personally became suicidal from the physical pain and it took a really long time to find something that worked for me AND that I didn't feel like I needed to take all the time. Since methadone was originally made to help people get off of narcotics, for many it's a great option for long term pain mgmt because it's actually less addictive. Addiction and dependence are two very different things. You are dependent on oxygen. But addiction is that need to constantly look at the clock and do whatever you can to get more and get more. Many people feel they have better control and do not have this kind of urge when on methadone as compared to say Oxycontin.

Also, lupus itself can affect any system or organ in the body. So while one person may have mouth sores another can develop severe neuropathy, similar to that of a diabetic from somethign as simple as a vitamin B deficiency. With lupus, sadly, many overlapping conditions occur. And not near enough people understand the disease well enough to make the types of judgments they do. On average, it takes 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 doctors of something like before a diagnosis is even obtained. A lot can happen in that amount of time.

Also the medications range from prednisone, a steroid to chemo-therapy. And the side effects can be severe. After only 3 months on prednisone, a young lady can break a hip if her blood isn't monitored closely because steroids cause osteoporosis. A fractured tailbone ....even a small hairline fracture, which can't be seen on an xray can cause some of the most excruciating pain and there is nothing that can be done for it.

So, honesty, I don't know that many lupus patients on methadone though. Only the most severe cases.

Not necessarily. ANA is a sensitive test for SLE (97% of people with SLE will have a +ANA test) but it is not specific, since ANA can be present in a number of other diseases as well as in some people with no disease. Therefore a + ANA test should be followed up by anti-dsDNA and anti-Smith which are markers specific to lupus.

All persons with lupus should guard against exposure to the sun and use protective clothing, sunscreen, and common sense when going outdoors. Adequate exercise can protect against fatigue

There are several codes for lupus depending on the manifestation. There is one for lupus nephritis, another for systemic lupus erythematosus, another for discoid or cutaneous lupus, etc.

For the mother, take a blood test (APA w/profile).

Yes you can. 10 million Americans have a positive ANA. 1.5 million Americans have lupus. Even those who have lupus can have a baby. Many people have a positive ANA and no disease whatsoever. If you do have lupus, your pregnancy should be considered high risk just to be on the safe side. If you have any doubts, talk with your obstetrician.

Yes, lupus can cause pain and hot flashing.

ANA stands for (number of) Antinuclear Antibodies.

The people with elevated A.N.A. do not have lupus.

No. Lupus and HIV/AIDS are not at all related. Lupus is a condition in which one's immune system cannot tell the difference between healthy self and dangerous invaders (bacteria, viruses and parasites). In lupus, the immune system attacks the person's own body. The result is inflammation, pain and sometimes permanent organ damage. Lupus develops in people who have a genetic predisposition to it in combination with exposure to triggers, either sustained over time or extremely traumatic. Lupus is not contagious. Lupus is not caused by a virus or bacteria, although some viruses like Epstein-Barr may trigger the autoimmune reaction. The majority of cases of lupus are mild to moderate, although it can be extreme and life threatening. There is no cure, but with good medical management lupus patients can expect to live a relatively normal life span. There is no definitive lab test for lupus. HIV/AIDS is contagious. It is caused by a virus and can be passed from person to person. In HIV/AIDS the immune system fails to protect the host resulting in oppotunisitc infections and, if untreated, death. Today most people with HIV who receive treatment can live. There is a definitive lab test for HIV/AIDS.

Yes, it is possible for discoid lupus to go into permanent remission.

.With treatment, skin sores begin healing in one to two months, but complete recovery often takes six months or more. In people whose bones and joints are infected or who have pulmonary lesions, surgery may be necessary.

Yes. ESR stands for erythrosedimentation rate. This is the rate at which red blood cells settle. Anything over 20 indicates inflammation in the body. Lupus is an inflammatory disease and can therefore cause your ESR to be elevated.

speckles in your blood work

It is estimated that 5 million people have lupus worldwide.

No. Approximately 10 million Americans have a positive ANA. There are about 1.5 million Americans with lupus. 95-98% of people with lupus have a positive ANA, the others do not.

Most people with lupus have a positive ANA, but some do not.

Many people have a positive ANA and have another autoimmune disease or no disease at all. The immunofluorescent pattern of the ANA is more significant than the titer number. Lupus usually presents with a speckled rather than homogeneous pattern.

There are no definitive biomarkers for lupus.

Purple, although the alternate color is orange.

No, not generally. Lupus, generally is talking about SLE which is systemic. SLE has no cure only treatment for the symtoms, whereas Discoid can be treated and go away.

When it is in an acute stage or inflammation