Question 1

can lupus cause glomerulations (seen w/ cystoscopy) in bladder & pelvic pain? i am being treated for lupus d/t other symptoms & test results but i have this too.

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Hunner's?: Both lupus and hunner's intersyitial cystitis are miserable diseases and unfortunately both are common. If you have taken Cyclophosphamide for your lupus, this might also be a consideration -- check with your urologist and ask if i'm right. I wish you the very best luck in getting effective treatment.

Question 2

ho do you treat lupus?

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Varied therapies: It depends on what manifestations of disease you have . Treatments may include anti inflammatory medications, steroids  and many other treatments.  These really depend on your symptoms with severe nervous system or kidney disease powerful drugs lime Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) may also be needed.

Question 3

how do you treat lupus?

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Each person differs: The treatments are designed according to what  type of lupus a person has. There are many types of symptoms and signs people with lupus can have and treatment for such areas as  the skin,  the kidney, the heart, the lungs, the neurologic system, the joints and so forth. Each person with lupus is a normal person who happens to have their own individualized lupus requiring individualized therapy.

Question 4

symptoms of lupus crisis?

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It depends: The symptoms of a lupus flare depend on the exact organ systems involved and the extent of the involvement.

Question 5

what is main symptoms of lupus?

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Possible answer: Systemic symptoms are common.  Fatigue, fever, and weight loss are typically present at some time during the course of the disease, occurring in 50 to 100 percent. Sometimes weight gain can occur from treatment w/prednisone, or kidney damage and salt retention. Lupus can affect a lot of organs such as the joints, mucus membranes, GI, lungs, heart, nerves, eyes, blood cells.

Question 6

what are some symptoms of lupus?

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See below: The symptoms of lupus are multiple and can't all be listed here. The more common problems include skin rashes, with the classic butterfly appearance of rash on the face, photosensitivity, joint pain and swelling, fevers, fatigue, mouth and nose sores, problems associated with the heart and lungs that can lead to chest pain and shortness of breath. Kidney problems that can be severe and many others.

Question 7

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 8

what medicine is used to treat lupus ?

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Lupus: There is no 'best' medicine that can be recommended without knowing the status of your lupus. This is one of those questions that is impossible to answer effectively with no information. Rheumatologists evaluate patients with lupus and based upon what symptoms they are having and the disease status, they make recommendations about treatment plans..

Question 9

what are symptoms of non-specific lupus?

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We don't use these: We don't use the term  non-specific lupus. Your physican will evaluate you and possibly have  you see  a rheumatologist  to clarify this.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of systemic lupus?

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Many: Sle causes many different symptoms ranging from a butterfly rash on the face, thinning hair, diffuse joint pain, seizures, chest pain and renal failure.

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