Question 1

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

my doctor said i may have erythromialgia what is that?

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Erythromelalgia: Erythromelalgia  is a disorder with heat, burning, pain and redness of extremities.

Question 3

my doctor said i may have erythromialgia. what is that?

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Erythromelalgia: Erythromelalgia  is a disorder with heat, burning, pain and redness of extremities.

Question 4

what do you suggest if my doctor said i may have erythromialgia what's that?

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Erythromelalgia: Erythromelalgia  causes heat, burning, pain and redness of extremities.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

what is trigger systemic lupus erythematosus in antiquity?

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Mysterious lupus: It is not known what causes lupus erythematosus.  Referring to antiquity, lupus was used to describe several different rashes.  It could be autoimmune, where the body attacks itself such as lupus erythematosus or discoid lupus.  It could be caused by tuberculosis infection such as lupus vulgaris.  It could be related to another inflammatory disease such as sarcoidosis which causes lupus pernio.

Question 9

autoimmune symptoms (fatigue, joint/muscle pain, headaches, gastro issues, etc.)tested for lupus. rnp was 2.5. no lupus. rheum said restest. thoughts?

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These are not: specific to autoimmune disease. Lupus would have specific and fairly severe and quite noticeable symptoms. 
http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/what-is-lupus

Question 10

can sle cause fibromyalgia?

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

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