Question 1

how can cryoglobulinemia be treated?

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See details: Treatment depends of the area of the body involved and the severity of the involvement. If it is due to an underling disease such as myeloma or hepatitis c, it is often most effective to treat that disease first. Primary cryoglobulinemia is often treated with Prednisone and/or immunosuppressives and occasionally with  plasma exchange.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: cryoglobulinemia?

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Abnormal proteins: In cryoglobulinemia blood contains large amounts of cryoglobulins - these abnormal proteins are insoluble at low temperatures. These are present in lot of autoimmune conditions as well as other conditions.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of cryoglobulinemia that is linked with amyloidosis?

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Cryoglobunliemia: May have no symptoms if cryo levels are low. Cryos can accumulate in the tissues, especially blood vessels. Excess bruising (purpura) on the skin is seen and sometimes a vasculitis (inflammation of the small blood vessels) - especially the lower extremities. Occassionally with very cold weather the fingers may get dark due to sludging. This could even cause damage of the finger tips. So keep warm!

Question 4

is it possible for membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis to be caused by mixed cryoglobulinemia?

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Yes: This would be indeed one condition capable of causing immune complex deposition in the glomeruli with associated pattern of membrano proliferative disease in renal histology.

Question 5

membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis caused by mixed cryoglobulinemia? big words, little meaning. plz explain.

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Autoimmune : You may have an internal autoimmune process that needs treatment.

Question 6

help please, my doctors think i have cryoglobulinemia that is linked with amyloidosis. what is the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

3 broad : Cryoglobulinemia associated with amyloid is generally due to 1 of 3 causes: 1:  an immune blood cell disorder (such as multiple myeloma) 2: an infection ( like hepatitis C) or 3: a "connective tissue" immune disorder such as lupus. Therapy is quite specific for each cause. You should talk with your MD to determine which type of specialist might be needed to clarify the exact cause and best Rx.

Question 7

is drugs bad?

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Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

Question 8

medicine for memory?

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Meds for memory: There really is no medication specifically for memory. There are medications that can help improve concentration. Some holistic stores sell natural supplements that promote themselves as good for memory.

Question 9

what is category x drug?

Accepted Answer

Do not use if pregna: Category x drugs are contraindicated for use in pregnancy due to studies demonstrating evidence of serious fetal abnormalities in animals, humans, or both such that fetal risks clearly outweigh maternal benefit. Check out http://www.Empr.Com/drugs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy/article/125914/ for more info, including partial list.

Question 10

what is topical medicine?

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Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

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