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I have recenty been diagnosed as patient with sarcoidosis, i have fatigue and exertional dyspnoea.do i need treatment?i have asthma and diabetic.
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Yes: You need to see a pulmonologist (lung specialist) and evaluate to see if you have pulmonary sarcoidosis -- and you need meds to control the progress of sarcoidosis.
Answered 10/26/2012
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Rule out other cause: Fatigue is a well described component if sarcoidosis, it is a part of sarcoidosis penumbra( insomnia, fatigue and possible neuropathic symptoms) . Please talk to your doctor to see if other causes have up be ruled out such as hypothyroidism and any sleep related breathing disorders
Answered 7/3/2013
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