Lupus

Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease in which the cells of the immune system which are supposed to protect against pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and toxins) mistakenly target the health self.

There is no cure for lupus. Lupus is managed by suppressing the immune system with a variety of medications. Most cases of lupus are mild to moderate, but it can also be life threatening. Lupus is also a remitting/flaring disease characterized by periods of calm called remission and periods of activity called flares.

No. Lupus: S.L.E. (systemic lupus erythematosus), or lupus for short, is a sometimes fatal disease of the immune system. In lupus the body's connective tissues, which hold together and support cells, are attacked by the body's own immune system. Sickle-cell anemia is a disorder of the blood.

Yes, it can.

There is no such thing as crest lupus. Crest disease is a different disease alltogether. It is however an autoimmune disease just like lupus.

A positive ANA (anitnuclear antibody) test means that the person makes antibodies against the nucleus of their own cells. All cells live for a while and then die. When they die, they break down in the blood. The antinuclear antibodies think that the debris from the nucleus is a germ that shouldbe destroyed. This is not normal.

10 million Americans have a positive ANA. 1.5 million have lupus. 2-3 percent of people with lupus will have a negative ANA. The pattern that shows up under when the cells are treated with immunofluorescent dye is more important than the fact that the test is postive. Lupus will cause a speckeld pattern.

The ANA test is a titer. This means the number is how many times a sample of blood had to be diluted to come up with a sample that has no antinuclear antibodies in it. Typically the numbers will be 40, 80, 160, 320, 640 etc.

Many people have a positive ANA and don't have any active disease. The older a person gets, the more likely they are to test postive.

im not proud to know this but lady gaga allegedly has lupus.

Researchers are still discovering genetic issues in lupus. You may be born with the genetic make up that predisposes you to develop lupus later in life. But lupus may or may not develop. In cases of genetically identical twins, both develop lupus in only about 30% of the cases. A baby born to a mother who has lupus might have neonatal lupus which usually clears on its own in six months or so. In some cases the infant might have congenital heart block, but not necessarily lupus.

Yes, there are several cases of false pregnancy tests when a person has Lupus. This is due to the increased protein that a person with Lupus has.

I have lupus and what many would call the most severe side effect causing my kidneys to be involved. I live a very normal life. The only exceptions to this are that I have many doctors appointments and blood work scheduled throughout my month. I also get into bed around 7:00 pm and am asleep by 9:00 pm to wake at 6:30.

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Lupus

This variety of lupus is less severe, in that it attacks the skin only. However, it can be disfiguring, often attacking the skin of the face. The term discoid is derived from the round (disc-shaped) lesions

Yes, lupus anticoagulant (also called antiphospholipid antibodies) do not go away. It is a chronic problem associated with the increased risk of developing thromboses in the body. If you develop two or more thromboses in your lifetime, you may need chronic anticoagulation therapy with a medication such as warfarin.

Lupus is an autoimmune condition and gluten/gliadin free diets have been clinically shown to help patients with autoimmune conditions.

Since every patient is different, there is no guarantee that a gluten free diet will make a positive impact, however, if the diet is properly followed for a one month trial (making sure to include all essential components such as healthy fats, protein, etc. while completely avoiding gluten), there is a good chance that the patient will notice positive changes in their symptoms.

It could be poor circulation, leading to swelling. If you habitually sit for hours at a time, with your feet touching the floor, start getting up for at least a few minutes' walk around the office. This will increase the blood flow. If you cannot find relief through walking or massage, then check in with your doctor--soon.

Most cases of systemic lupus are mild to moderate. If the patient receives regular medical monitoring and follows their treatment plan, they can expect to live a normal life span. However, lupus can be fatal. 40% of lupus patients will have lupus nephritis or kidney disease. Untreated, it is usually fatal. If lupus attacks the liver one is more likely to die. Uncontrolled infection can be fatal. Lupus patients are twice as likely to suffer a cardiovascular event.

Accurate statistics on lupus deaths are not available. If a lupus patient gets pneumonia and can't fight it and they die, the cause of death is listed as pneumonia. If they die of kidney failure from lupus nephritis, the cause of death is listed as kidney failure. And if they die of a heart attack or stroke, that is listed as the cause of death rather than atherosclerosis brought on by years or decades of inflammation.

yeah, u could. but, that is not likely

Adipex is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system. Lupus can also affect the central nervous system. I would not take the chance. Regardless, this is a topic to be discussed with your doctor because each case of lupus is different.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmne disease that affects the thyroid gland. A positive ANA means that a person makes anti nuclear antibodies. The person makes antibodies against the debris from the natural breakdown of the nucleus of dead cells. 10 million Americans have a positive ANA, many have no disease at all. The older you are, the more likely you will have a positive ANA. In disease, what matters more than just testing positive is the immunfluorescent pattern, with each pattern indicating a different autoimmune disease.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease. The patient's immune system cannot differentiate between pathogens and healthy parts of the self. There are four types of lupus: discoid or cutaneous, systemic lupus erythematosus, neonatal lupus, and drug induced lupus. The cause of lupus is not fully understood. There is no cure. Lupus affects 5 million people worldwide.

Yes, but there are considerations. It is wise to try to get pregnant when the lupus is in a period of remission rather than flaring. Certain medications might need to be stopped prior to conception. Ask your rheumatologist and ob/gyn. If the patient has any of the lupus clotting factors, the risk of miscarriage is greatly increased. Lupus pregnancies should be treated as high risk, but it is entirely possible to have children if one has lupus.

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