Question 1

i have horizontal ridges on my finger nails and i'm being tested for lupus. is that a sign of an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

May be autoimmune: Yes, this could be a sign of autoimmune diseases.

Question 2

i have lupus (so they think) latelyive been getting dry patchy areas on the knuckles closest to my nails this just dry skin? and why only on knuckles

Accepted Answer

Rash: Having lupus predisposes you to other autoimmune disorders. I think you need to have your rheumatologist look at the rash to have a proper diagnosis and determine how to treat it.

Question 3

blue nails, pain in chest/shoulder for months upon any sort of deep breathing. can't sleep b/c of pain... have lupus. thank you?

Accepted Answer

You may have Raynaud: syndrome.  Lupus is one cause. please refer to this article from Mayo clinic. Hope it helps.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/raynauds-disease/basics/causes/con-20022916

Question 4

can i take hair,skin and nail vitamins with b complex vitamins. are those safe with irregular heart beat and lupus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally safe but worthless. As a rule you should with your own rheumatologist before starting any supplement.

Question 5

pure white toe nails w/ greenish yellow tint towards the top. i keep my toes clean & feet & don't let fungus build. i have lupus & parkinson's? issue?

Accepted Answer

White toe nail: The blood vessels under your nail in the nail bed is what gives your nails the pink color.  The common cause of white nail is fungus or separation of the nail from the nail bed.  Green/yellow discoloration is usually sign of an infection.  I suggest you see a Podiatrist to have a fungal and bacterial culture done on the nail sample as well as to evaluate the nail to see if it is separated from bed

Question 6

i have lupus and hand deformity, can you tell me more about it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The hand deformity of lupus is reversible.  Exercises guided by an occupational therapist should be helpful.

Question 7

joint pain in my hand lupus can't close my hand  why?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: One get arthritic symptoms related to lupus
you may need to take some nsaids or 
even get some physical therapy to help
get some relief.
Once you lose the motion it may be difficult
to regain it if you develop contractures.

Question 8

does lupus arthritis go hand in hand with lupus?

Accepted Answer

Not  necessarily: Although arthritis is a common finding in lupus, not all patients with active lupus will have arthritis. If arthritis was an initial symptom of lupus then it will generally be present if lupus is active or flaring. Arthritis in lupus will most often have a distribution similar to rheumatoid arthritis and a patient may well be diagnosed with RA initially early in the disease.

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

i shook the hand of a man who previously suffered from necrotizing fasciities (resolved, had scar) and suffers from lupus. can i contract nf this way?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Without an open sore, ingesting the bactteria or a compromised immune system you probably would not get it even if his infection were active which it does not seem to be form your description.

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I have horizontal ridges on my finger nails and i'm being tested for lupus. is that a sign of an autoimmune disease?

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I have lupus (so they think) latelyive been getting dry patchy areas on the knuckles closest to my nails this just dry skin? and why only on knuckles

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Blue nails, pain in chest/shoulder for months upon any sort of deep breathing. can't sleep b/c of pain... have lupus. thank you?

A member asked:

Can i take hair,skin and nail vitamins with b complex vitamins. are those safe with irregular heart beat and lupus?

A member asked:

Pure white toe nails w/ greenish yellow tint towards the top. i keep my toes clean & feet & don't let fungus build. i have lupus & parkinson's? issue?

A member asked:

I have lupus and hand deformity, can you tell me more about it?

A member asked:

Joint pain in my hand lupus can't close my hand why?

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Does lupus arthritis go hand in hand with lupus?

A member asked:

Can systemic lupus erythematosus cause swelling in one hand?

A member asked:

I shook the hand of a man who previously suffered from necrotizing fasciities (resolved, had scar) and suffers from lupus. can i contract nf this way?

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