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last stages of lupus
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tracy Lovell answered
21 years experience Rheumatology
See below: Go the lupus foundation of america's website to find a support group for lupus patients near you. I think you would find this beneficial and you woul ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Valdez answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No, but: There are many, many types of connective tissue disorders, so is best to have several tests done by a rheumatologist depending on what your symptoms a ... Read More
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Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered
20 years experience Rheumatology
Usually Not: Lupus tends to have some amount of continuous symptoms and findings, so it usually does not hide. It might be possible to have a very early case that ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
See details.: There is no cure for lupus. You do not say if you are currently taking an anticoagulant but you will need to be on one if you become pregnant again. Y ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Namey answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Usually a few months: After stopping the offending drug, of course. Drug-induced lupus rarely is systemic and does not affect major internal organs. It is usually diagnos ... Read More
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Namey answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Within 6 mo.: Within six months or sooner.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Yes: Spontaneous remissions are not uncommon, especially early in the disease course.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
INR: There are a bunch of things which can cause variation of inr which is why we monitor with at least every two week inrs when the patient is on warfarin ... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Possibly: You do not develop a tolerance to prednisone. If 10 mg daily no longer controls your symptoms, it means the disease has become more active.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nela Cordero answered
54 years experience Pediatrics
LUPUS: It is very important to find out what kind of lupus you have. Is it discoid or systemic? Your lab should be positive to lupus test not only ana. The w ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
See details: It can wax and wane and is often worse after sun exposure. It may be a permanent issue or it may resolve with treatment.
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