Question 1

Would you please cite some references of books etc on the subject of coping with chronic illness?  i have lupus and it is hard to deal with.

Accepted Answer

I am sure there is a foundation somewhere near your related to lupus. You should consider joining a support group which will likely provide you more personal insights and reading recommendation. Chronic illness is often a major issue and you will need all the help you can get.

Question 2

Is there any connection between systemic lupus and raynaud's phenomenon?  do people with lupus sometimes have raynaud's as part of the illness?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon is an exaggerated vascular response to cold temperature or stress. It is not specific to any disease & can be associated with a long list of conditions. It can also occur without any underlying disease (so-called primary raynaud's). Only a small percentage of patients with lupus tend to have raynaud's phenomenon.

Question 3

What other illnesses does lupus mimic?

Accepted Answer

The specific disease mimmicked depend on the specific organ systems involved.

Question 4

Can a major illness trigger lupus to develop in a person?

Accepted Answer

It is a very complication question, but it has been proven that one of the environmental factors that link with lupus is infection whether is virus or bacteria. More commonly is with strong family history with lupus or other autoimmune conditions and put your genetic pool in a more vulnerable position.

Question 5

Currently have strep f (have had b & c), have hashimotos, seizures, possible lupus. why do i keep getting these? what could be an underlying illness?

Accepted Answer

immune deficiency is a possibility.  In the presence of multiple autoimmune disorders it is still  possible to have  an immune deficit. See your doctor for confirmatory testing.

Question 6

Is sjgren's syndrome and lupus and sponge kidneys and intersistal cystitis something i was born with or can something else cause these illnesses ?

Accepted Answer

Sponge kidneys ; sjøgren's were present from birth although diagnosis of each may have been made when you reached adulthood. Lupus ; interstitial cystitis were certainly not present from birth.

Question 7

I hate my life and how i have to be afraid of my medical illness's at 27. lupus. p.o.t.s. now maybe lung disease! yes u can see im anxious w/ my questions but i just want to be ok for once. just ok.

Accepted Answer

Exhausting to deal with. Have you consider therapy? If might be a kind and good thing to do for yourself. We all need ways to refill our well when our emotional, physical & spiritual reserves have dwindled. Be well.

Question 8

Normal c4, low c3? do i have lupus? dont have other lupus symptoms. rheumatologist diagnosed me with raynauds before c tests. but no feedback or call after receiving the blood results. i received a copy. are there other autoimmune illnesses?

Accepted Answer

One or two issues are not sufficient for a diagnosis of lupus. Visit this site for diagnostic criteria for lupus and then discuss the matter with your doctor. There are many other autoimmune disorders but there is not sufficient space here to explain.
https://www.lupusresearch.org/understanding-lupus/diagnosis-and-treatment/diagnosis/
Wish you good health!

Question 9

I have auto immune disease sjgren's syndrome and lupus. i also have hpv . will my hpv get worse being i have auto immune illness ? afraid of cancer.

Accepted Answer

There may be more resistance to treatment of HPV with lupus and sjogrens syndrome. Since there are quite a few different treatments depending on location it is important to be under the care of a qualified specialist.Proper follow-up can prevent cancer.

Question 10

I have lupus and have recently started a cleansing treatment the warning label says this product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children the elderly and persons with weakened immune sy

Accepted Answer

If you have lupus there are many good therapies. See your rheumatologist. This product does not sound safe and your lupus or other medications can put you at risk.

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Is there any connection between systemic lupus and raynaud's phenomenon? do people with lupus sometimes have raynaud's as part of the illness?

What other illnesses does lupus mimic?

Can a major illness trigger lupus to develop in a person?

Currently have strep f (have had b & c), have hashimotos, seizures, possible lupus. why do i keep getting these? what could be an underlying illness?

Is sjgren's syndrome and lupus and sponge kidneys and intersistal cystitis something i was born with or can something else cause these illnesses ?

I hate my life and how i have to be afraid of my medical illness's at 27. lupus. p.o.t.s. now maybe lung disease! yes u can see im anxious w/ my questions but i just want to be ok for once. just ok.

Normal c4, low c3? do i have lupus? dont have other lupus symptoms. rheumatologist diagnosed me with raynauds before c tests. but no feedback or call after receiving the blood results. i received a copy. are there other autoimmune illnesses?

I have auto immune disease sjgren's syndrome and lupus. i also have hpv . will my hpv get worse being i have auto immune illness ? afraid of cancer.

I have lupus and have recently started a cleansing treatment the warning label says this product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children the elderly and persons with weakened immune sy

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