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who is the leading expert in erythromyalgia?  sometimes referred to as mitchell's disease

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Genetics expert: I would think genetics expert or pain specialist would be your best bet. Mitchell’s disease is caused by intermittent blocked blood vessels which can cause flushing and pain in the hands, feet, & face-most common legs and feet. The burning pain can be triggered by heat, long standing, exertion, insomnia, alcohol, coffee, & stress. Even the heat from shoes and socks have been known to cause attacks.

Question 2

is fibromyalgia autoimmune?

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Not likely: Despite many attempts there has been no clear explanation for fibromyalgia which is thought to be a central nervous system condition of lowered pain threshold. There has never been an autoimmune connection.

Question 3

polymyalgia rheumatica --what is pmr?

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Autoimmune: Polymyalgia rheumatica (pmr) is an autoimmune disease that occurs in people 50 years of age and older. It is associated with severe pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips. Pmr can also lead to blindness due to inflammation in blood vessels of the eye. Pmr is treated with steroids and Aspirin to prevent blindness. Other medicines (antibiotics) are sometimes used to prevent steroid effects.

Question 4

systemic lupus erythematosus--what is sle?

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Autoimmune disease: A disease in which your body makes antibodies against your own cells.  These antibodies cause destruction and inflammation which produce a wide variety of symptoms depending on what cells are being injured.  There are some common symptoms and signs with the disease, but just about any symptom could be produced by lupus.

Question 5

atenolol-induced lupus erythematosus           http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9270530?

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Let me explain: I read the article, this medication could induce symptoms of autoimmune disease including lupus, but lupus has no cure to date but those symptoms disappear with the treatment. That the main difference.

Question 6

lupus and chronic hives, related?

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occasionally: Occasionally people with lupus get hives, but most people with hives do not have lupus.

Question 7

is systemic lupus erythematosus fatal?

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Sometimes.: Sle is generally treated with good response, but unfortunately it is sometimes fatal.

Question 8

what causes  polyarteritis nodosa?

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Autoimmune?: No specific cause has been identified for this autoimmune disorder.  But it is treated with drugs used in  inflammatory types of arthritis.

Question 9

can sle cause fibromyalgia?

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No: Sle is an autoimmune disorder. Fibromyalgia is a clincal syndrome.

Question 10

migrating athralgia, myalgia, fatigue, malaise, tingling, raindrop sensations, rashes, anxiety, depression. negative ana, ena, fbc, what could it be?

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Fibromyalgia: Fm is a generalized systemic condition that is characterized by widespread aching or pain throughout the body. To be included in the diagnosis of fm, this pain should be located in at least three out of four quadrants of the body or along the entire spine for a minimum of three months. Rec.: if diagnosed, use east-west integrative medicine.

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