Allergies or lupus

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Avatar n tn after ingesting food or drinks and keeping a detailed record of all foods, drinks and pulse readings. It will show with a good degree of accuracy any allergies or sensitivity, including hidden or delayed sensitivity, which is usually very difficult to attribute to the offending substance. Gluten and wheat are the major offenders and dairy is next. Your immunity is low, so it's easier to catch a "bug". Let it run its course, unless it worsens.
Avatar m tn They will occur in the most unlikely places like the facial bones or the ribs etc. They are not confined to the joints like any other illness. She will also get reoccuring tonsils without any fever or other flu like symtoms except maybe a runny nose sometimes. On occasion she will get small pimple like rashes with puss in them around the upper neck and upper back and a butterfly like swelling under both eyes where the cheek bones are.
Avatar m tn ve developed digestive disorders and speaking to my parents recently dad was saying that it sounds allot like when my mom developed an autoimmune disorder, They been trying to diagnose her for years. She may have Lupus, or something similar, she has been diagnosed so for with Hasiomoto's disorder (thyroid has completely stopped functioning) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
Avatar f tn I was just recently diagnosed with lupus after having symptoms for 8 years. Yesterday the glands under my chin (on each side of my throat) have swollen up. The right one is bigger. and my throat is very sore. Is this a problem with lupus or is it just something like allergies. I wouldn't even be wondering about it, but I haven't even been sneezing so far this year with the pollen (very unusual). Just wondering.
Avatar f tn I've spent the last day or so researching a possible link between allergies and MS. After I posted a question yesterday regarding my husbands allergies and his MS, it seems that the general consensus among the MS community is that there is no major link. However, I started wondering how the anti-myelin antibodies crossed the blood brain barrier in the first place. Antibodies just shouldn't be crossing the blood brain barrier.
Avatar m tn I think that it is advisable to pursue the allergy testing that I have listed and to give allergy shots if necessary. If your dog is only afflicted with allergies and does not have Lupus or other infections than he may also benefit from the medication Atopica. Which is for allergic skin disease. Allergy treatment is daunting because there is no cure for allergies, and they require a lifetime of treatment.
Avatar f tn Did they do an anti DNA test for Lupus. If that is negative it probably is not Lupus. Lupus can cause nerve damage. People can have several health issues at a time. Ovarian cysts are common 98% they are benign. Many resolve themselves. I would see a neurologist who specializes in MS as Sarah suggested. The Bells palsey needs further neurological investigation to rule out MS.
Avatar f tn Hi and welcome to MedHelp. The symptoms you listed do sound familar to lupus symptoms. Additional investigations for positive ANA: 1. antibodies to double stranded DNA: if possitive highly suggestive of SLE, related to disease activity. 2. antibodies to ENA: 3. rheumatoid factor: present in RA or Sjogren's syndrome. 4. cardiolipin antibody 5. C3 and C4: These are depressed in acive SLE and rise w/ disease remission. 6.
Avatar m tn My daugher is 13 years old and has had the following bloodwork and symptoms: Low WBC 2.8 (for over 4 months); Positive ANA 1:1280; Positive Chromatin 1.8; rashes; fatigue; aching, allergies and acne. I've been told by one doctor that she has some sort of auto immune disease, but doesn't think it's SLE because she tested negative for anti-DNA test, an anti-SM test and an anti-RNP. While another said it could possibly be SLE.
Avatar f tn I have Celiac/Sprue disease. asthma, allergies, and Atypical migraines. I have been told once you have an autoimmune disorder you are high risk for others. Recently I was told my Atypical migraines are considered autoimmune based on recent research. Are asthma and allergies also considered autoimmune disorders? Asthma and severe allergies developed in my late '40's 5 years after I was diagnosed with Celiac/Sprue. Atypical migraines developed this past year.
Avatar f tn We saw the dermatologist and allergist for testing (lupus, arthritis, allergies) and all testing showed negative. Later she would get hives more often. She will often get hives now from just showering (not from soap, just when the water hits her). Very cold weather also breaks her out in hives. She began later having other symptoms like swollen hands. They didn't always look obviously swollen but she said it was hard to bend them.
Avatar n tn My wife has been Dx'ed with Lupus for a while now. She initially did chemo and steroids to get everything under control, and while she is usually fine, she does deal with a lot of fatigue. She started having noticeable cardiac issues (flutters, racing, chest pain) over the summer, which eventually resulted in a Holter monitor. She had her f/u with her cardiologist yesterday and was diagnosed with PVCs.
Avatar f tn SYMPTOMS: Chronic Fatigue Muscle aches/tenderness Numbness/Tingling in hands and feet Joint stiffness Stomach issues Bowel issues(mostly constipation) Vision issues(especially at night I’ve been through 3 eyeglass prescriptions in 2yrs and still can’t drive at night) Swollen nasal passages(started April 2020) Lung issues Headache(usually in right temple region) Bruise easily Dry/Brittle hair DIAGNOSIS: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Pain Asthma IBS Outdoor/Indoor Allergies(2018)(2021
Avatar n tn As far as additional symptoms, I've been feeling feverish but with no fever... (the highest maybe being a 99.1), I've had bad headaches (which could be associated with allergies this time of year), other than that it's really just pain and stiffness within my fingers. My back is constantly hurting and stiff too, but I broke 5 vertebrae in a car accident in 2007 and attribute my back pain to that.
Avatar f tn Hi sorry I can't recall if u ruled out EDS, as u can develop allergies or sensitivities to meds....so I wonder if it is more a EDS thing??
Avatar f tn It looks like you might be positive for an autoimmune disease. Now, they need to test for anibodies. This will tell them for what autoimmune disease it is. Could be MS, Lupus, Sjorgren's, there are so many it's hard to know. Thats why you need further testing. It also could be nothing.
Avatar f tn It's extremely painful and comes on every day between 4-6 and lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. I have no known food or seasonal allergies and it doesn't seem to matter what or if I eat.... It effects my fingers, knuckles and palms the worst. It is limited to my hands. My hands are usually cold and pale. I've had this issue for years but in the last couple of months it has gotten markedly worse.