Question 1

i need a doctor in the network who specializes in  lupus in port elizabeth area?

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Contact your plan: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to post general health questions as needed. However,we have no access to or information about local healthcare options around the world where this site is seen.  You need to contact local sources or the plan such questions.

Question 2

what doctor diagnoses lupus?

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Rheumatogist: Lupus, SLE, or Systemic Lupus Erythematosis is mainly cared for by rheumatologists.

Question 3

how does a doctor check for lupus?

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History physical lab: The history and physical or very important and after that your physician will do laboratory studies to help clarify what you have lupus or not. The presence of an endocrine about is important. It is not diagnostic of lupus but it is very consistent. When that is found there are variety of other antibodies in the nucleus of the cell there also tested. The test you for a loop is your visitation may The history and physical or very important and after that your physician will do laboratory studies to help clarify what you have lupus or not. The presence of an about is important. It is not diagnostic of lupus but it is very consistent. When that is found there are variety of other antibodies in the nucleus of the cell there also tested. The test you for lupus your visitation may also have you see a rheumatologist.

Question 4

what doctor should a lupus patient see?

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A rheumatologist: Several doctors will likely help take care of a lupus patient: a primary care doctor to coordinate referrals to specialists, and to take care of non-lupus issues; a rheumatologist to take care of general lupus problems; and then other specialists to help take care of problems with certain organ systems (such as nephrologists to treat kidney failure, or ophthalmologists to treat eye problems).

Question 5

need doctor's help! could lupus cause lymphodema?

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Unlikely: While any disease that causes impairment of lymphatic drainage can cause lymphedema, i could find no reports of this association.

Question 6

need doctor's help! could lupus lead to leukemia?

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Maybe: There is an increased risk of cancer if you have sle.  This is especially true for lymphoma.

Question 7

i think i have systemic lupus. how do i get my doctor to run tests?

Accepted Answer

See doctor.and talk: Let your doctor do an exam and take a physical exam - lab tests are only helpful if the rest fits.  They confirm what is seen and heard by your doctor.  If your symptoms and physical findings fit, then the tests come next.

Question 8

why was i diagnosed and then undiagnosed with lupus? is my doctor incompetent?

Accepted Answer

See details: How can anyone possibly answer that question without knowing your entire history and having access to all of your lab results.See a rheumatologist if you have not done so already. If you are concerned, get a second opinion.

Question 9

i have lupus. my doctor diagnosed me w/ fibromyalgia also. are the two related?

Accepted Answer

Increased incidence: There is an increased incidence of fibromyalgia in people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Question 10

want to know how i can get my doctor to switch me over to percocets instead of vicodain. the vicodain arent helping my pain, i have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Call him: If the pain medication is not working or causing too much side effects, then it needs be changed. On the other hand, pain medication is unlikely to do much if there is severe inflammation in the joints.  I think you really need to consult a rheumatologist for your lupus.

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Need doctor's help! could lupus cause lymphodema?

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I think i have systemic lupus. how do i get my doctor to run tests?

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Why was i diagnosed and then undiagnosed with lupus? is my doctor incompetent?

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I have lupus. my doctor diagnosed me w/ fibromyalgia also. are the two related?

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Want to know how i can get my doctor to switch me over to percocets instead of vicodain. the vicodain arent helping my pain, i have lupus?

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