Question 1

what other diseases mimic lupus?

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Fibromyalgia : Lupus can cause almost any  symptom so it often mimics other diseases.  It is diagnosed by a list of clinical and lab criterea.  It is best diagnosed by a rheumatologist with experience in this disease.  It is most commonly confused with other autoimmune diseases and other types of arthritis.  It is also often missed in fibromyalgia which occurs with it.  I hope this is the information you

Question 2

what are symptoms of lupus disease?

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Variety of Symptoms: Lupus (sle) is an autoimmune disease that can effect essentially any organ in the body.  Autoimmune means "friendly fire." the body's army is called the immune system. When it gets confused and attacks the body it leads to autoimmune diseases. Common symptoms of sle include: fatigue, joint pain, rashes, mouth sores, dry eyes and mouth, and depression. Every sle patient has unique symptoms.

Question 3

i have classic lupus symptoms, worse over time. i had a + ana test last year. it's normal this year. could i still have lupus? what else mimics lupus?

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LUPUS: It is very important to find out what kind of lupus you have. Is it discoid or systemic? Your lab should be positive to lupus test not only ana. The worse one is when it affects your kidney. Please see your md for advice.

Question 4

is lupus attacking the nerves the same as ms? i know theyre different diseases, but when lupus affects the nervous system, does it do it the same way as ms? are the symptoms the same?

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You : You are correct, lupus and ms have different mechanisms, but some of the symptoms may be the same. The treatment for acute flares of ms is, in fact, very similar as for the lupus flares, but there are notable differences in long-term treatments, because these target the underlying mechanisms - which are different.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of lupus and other autoimmune diseases?

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Fatigue, joint pain: So this is very difficult to answer. Autoimmune diseases can cause a very diverse array of symptoms, but the most common ones that are shared amongst them are fatigue and joint pain. Unfortunately, this is seen in many other conditions, so this definitely not diagnostic.

Question 6

can you explain in detail rosacea. i had thought it was just a skin disease per se. so is it related to lupus or a symptom of lupus?

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No: Rosacea is not a manifestation of lupus. It is simply a skin disease that can be confused with the rash of lupus but is totally unrelated.

Question 7

please explain what are some symptoms of parkinsons, graves , lupus and addison disease?

Accepted Answer

Tremors,: Parkinson disease: tremors at rest, decreased speed of motor action, cogwheel rigidity, small step shuffled gait, dysphonia, depression, sleep disturbance.
Grave disease:anxiety
irritability
difficulty sleeping
fatigue
a rapid or irregular heartbeat
a fine tremor of your hands or fingers
an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin
sensitivity to heat
weight loss, despite normal eating habits.

Question 8

blood work done and my ana was high at 1.320 could i have lupus i have no symptoms except for one i'm so scared as i know it a serious disease help?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: ANA is only one of the factors in diagnosis if SLE. The site listed below provides the 11 criteria for diagnosis and at least 4 need to be positive.
http://lupusresearchinstitute.org/lupus-facts/lupus-diagnosis
Wish you good health.

Question 9

i think i have had many symptoms of lupus, crohn's or a mixed connective tissue disorder for over a year. can i have one if all tests have been neg.?

Accepted Answer

Health psychologist: Most lab tests have some degree of error, but they are probably correct. In any case, it might really help to have sessions w/ a therapist specializing in challenging, elusive physical symptoms and medical diagnosis problems. There are many patients who have difficulty finding DX and tx - learning to deal with it is often helpful.

Question 10

is it possible for eosinophilic esophagitis be a symptom of lupus or other autoimmune disease?

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No: Eoe, though incompletely understood, is not related to lupus or other autoimmune diseases.

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Is lupus attacking the nerves the same as ms? i know theyre different diseases, but when lupus affects the nervous system, does it do it the same way as ms? are the symptoms the same?

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What are the symptoms of lupus and other autoimmune diseases?

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Can you explain in detail rosacea. i had thought it was just a skin disease per se. so is it related to lupus or a symptom of lupus?

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Please explain what are some symptoms of parkinsons, graves , lupus and addison disease?

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Blood work done and my ana was high at 1.320 could i have lupus i have no symptoms except for one i'm so scared as i know it a serious disease help?

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I think i have had many symptoms of lupus, crohn's or a mixed connective tissue disorder for over a year. can i have one if all tests have been neg.?

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