... NO! Lupus is NOT contagious.. although some people have asked me that. ... (2 replies)

... When I approached my shrink yesterday about some alternative aids like herbal teas, she was adamantly against them. "I don't want you to take teas," she said. ... (121 replies)

... ive lab studies and xrays and actually took time to read a long medical file of my failure to respond to treatment. It was his diagnostic expertise that found my lupus just 2 years ago. ... (8 replies)

... Lupus was first recognized by medical science in the late 1800’s. But really became more understood in the last 50 yrs. We learn more every day (thanks researchers!) The losing of teeth is more prevalent in Sjogren's disease. Sjogren's disease's main symptom is extremely dry mucous membranes (dry mouth, eyes, etc) When you have extremely dry oral membranes (mouth), your... (2 replies)

... Another concern I have is that I am sick all of the time... It's like my immune system is low, i have even gotten an aids test before just because I couldnt figure out why on earth I get infections all the time and why it take s so long for me to fight these infections... ... (4 replies)

... but rest in the fact that Lupus is very rare in men, and there are good treatments out there should you have it. ... (8 replies)

... I was just diagnosed with Lupus a month ago. This must be a HUGE boat to hold all the people who are struggling with this type of disease. ... (6 replies)

... I agree. Lupus is hell. With lupus medications you will pay a price. ... (8 replies)

... again and again it makes me upset to hear that doctors who prescribe plaquenil don't explain to their patients that this drug can cause vision loss(the need to wear glasses/or/and biofocal. It's not AGE RELATED. I'm trying to explain it again and again. Also, this drug can cause double vision, you will never be able to fix it.They have *special glasses for double vision(2... (21 replies)

... ors follow outdated treatment protocols and undertreated Lyme can be very serious. Lyme disease is the second fastest growing infectious disease in the US after AIDS and it is in every state. It is grossly underreported and little is being done to educate the public and the medical community. ... (4 replies)

... Lupus is not going to kill you like AIDS does. Since Lupus is a very personal disease, everyone is different! You sound like things aren't going too badly. ... (10 replies)

... over soon. Then December rolled around and I still had a fever. So back to the DR. They ran alot of bloodwork and New Years Day I find out I tested positive for Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis! They scheduled me an appt with a Rheumatologist and that's it. I didn't get any other info. ... (10 replies)

... HELP! I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IMMUNE DISORDERS EXCEPT WHAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT HIV. IS LUPUS LIKE HIV? ... (3 replies)

... I just want to add that this therapy has shown great promise in MS, Parkinson's. AIDs, Some Cancer patients, FMS, lupus and a host of other illnesses. ... (15 replies)

... Hi. Is this test = lupus anticoagulant? If so, I *think* it's used in conjunction with OTHER tests, and also that "disease context" is important. In his lupus hardcover, which is available in most libraries & bookstores, Dr. Daniel Wallace discusses the OTHER tests needed when someone's PTT-la is elevated, such as antiphospholipid antibodies, syphilis (in which a... (4 replies)

... But I am worried about Lupus or another immune disease. Should I get the expensive tests redone? ... (0 replies)

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... sensoroneural in nature. Audiogram and bone induction tests performed. Tinnitus. 2 Hearing aids needed. ... (6 replies)

... Kathryn, The called it transverse mylelitis (sp). I also had bilateral optic neuritis. I was legally blind in my left eye 20/300 vision and 20/100 in my right. My left eye did improve to 20/80 (at its best) and 20/50 in my right but it still comes and goes. I was treated with iv solumedrol which did get me out of crisis but didnt quite do it so they treated me for a... (8 replies)

... and aids. Her family was even starting to think about what life might have to be like without her. I guess her symptoms were a lot different then the typical lupus symptoms. When she finally got diagnosed, they told her she would have it for her life. she got so much better, and only has to watch for flair ups. ... (9 replies)