Question 1

is there a cure for systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Theoretically, a "reboot" of the immune system, ie a bone marrow transplant, could cure lupus, but this is risky enough that it is very rare. The best treatment includes close monitoring with one's doctor and rheumatologist.

Question 2

systemic lupus erythematosus--what is sle?

Accepted Answer

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 3

tired muscle twitches, blood in stool sometimes and in urine. lost 20 lb in 18 months. all imaging and ultrasound are good. doc thinks lupus? correct?

Accepted Answer

What about labs?: Still insufficient information, your doctor would suspect lupus, s/he is correct, but still a suspicion till proven right, other pieces of clinical puzzle/picture need to be put together for the final picture (diagnosis) to show, wish you all the best

Question 4

are muscle tics and fasciculations a lupus symptom? some saying yes and some saying no.

Accepted Answer

Can be.: Lupus is a systemic inflammatory condition, SLE most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system.  Nervous system is in charge of muscle tics and fasciculations.  It can be a symptom.  It could also be caused by something else.  Just depends if the lupus hit the nervous system or not.

Question 5

can anxiety be responsible for muscle twitches and any sort of twitching in the face? (how about tics?)

Accepted Answer

Anxiety gets bad rap: Anxiety is guilty of many things and often is at the scene when other symptoms act up - but i think it ought not be the prime suspect for facial tics or twitches. It sounds more like the tic/twitch can bring on anxiety about how you look and "what the heck is going on?" your doctor might refer you to a neurologist if it is bad or getting worse or spreading. Also, watch out for drug side efx.

Question 6

can trileptal cause, or aggravate, tics or muscle twitches? what  should i look out for. i'm taking 75mg, at the moment, for bipolar 1 disorder.

Accepted Answer

?: It may cause tremors as a side effect,  you are on a low dose though, at any rate, not all listed side effects should be be experienced. Keep a diary of your symptoms for next appointment  with your doctor and discuss with him/her, as you are on other medications too, which don't seem to interact, good luck

Question 7

good afternoon. my doc put me on coveram almost 3 months ago. i feel like i have all these new muscle twitches and tics. its so uncomfortable. could it be from the meds? i feel awful about 3 - 4 hours after taking.

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: While timing seems to suggest a possible side effect to the drug, your symptoms have not been described as somewhat typical for side effects to the combo antihypertensive you are taking. Drug-drug interactions or comorbidities should be considered and best to further advise would be your treating doc.

Question 8

prednisone is most likely to be indicated in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus due to what?

Accepted Answer

See details: The cause of lupus is unknown except in the case when it is cause by a drug.

Question 9

can systemic lupus erythematosus cause swelling in one hand?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A common symptom of sle is arthritis or joint pain and swelling which can involve just one hand. Usually there will be other symptoms as well such malar rash (red rash over the cheeks), increased sensitivity to sun, possibly hair loss and rash on the body, hands or knuckles or scalp.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: systemic lupus erythematosus diagnostic panel?

Accepted Answer

Labs for a + ANA: The antinuclear antibody test (ANA) is the initial screening test for lupus, but since it produces a lot of false positives, follow up testing for other auto antibodies is needed.  The other tests in the panel are usually more specific for lupus, but less sensitive.  Panels sometimes produce  dubious results, so any positive test has to be taken in context.

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Tired muscle twitches, blood in stool sometimes and in urine. lost 20 lb in 18 months. all imaging and ultrasound are good. doc thinks lupus? correct?

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Are muscle tics and fasciculations a lupus symptom? some saying yes and some saying no.

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Can anxiety be responsible for muscle twitches and any sort of twitching in the face? (how about tics?)

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Can trileptal cause, or aggravate, tics or muscle twitches? what should i look out for. i'm taking 75mg, at the moment, for bipolar 1 disorder.

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Good afternoon. my doc put me on coveram almost 3 months ago. i feel like i have all these new muscle twitches and tics. its so uncomfortable. could it be from the meds? i feel awful about 3 - 4 hours after taking.

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Prednisone is most likely to be indicated in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus due to what?

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Can systemic lupus erythematosus cause swelling in one hand?

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What is the definition or description of: systemic lupus erythematosus diagnostic panel?

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