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What are the symptoms and avalible treatments for Lupus? |
Any information, links to information, experience or suggests are welcome. They are for a close friend of mine who was recently diagnose with Lupus and is understandably a little frightened. I was diagnosed in 04 and it is quite understandable that she is frightened. Although there is no cure , doctors can prescribe many different types of meds to "control" the severity of pain and over function of our immune systems. Trying to maintain less stress will help with flare ups. She can have children , she can lead a pretty normal life we just have a chameleon disease. Sometimes its really hard , pain-full , and depressing but I try to look to a better tomorrow. As long as her family and friends support here and make her understand this better . The more comfortable she will become in her skin. I hope she seeks treatment and embraces life! I have included a wonderful web site. www.lupus.org Symptoms: In Brief The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lupus includes the 85 symptoms listed below: Some of the most common symptoms are: Vague symptoms Extreme fatigue Malaise Unexplained fever Chills Arthritis Joint pains Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases Kidney problems Hair loss Chest pain on deep breaths Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases Swelling Swollen glands Skin symptoms Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose Rash on cheeks and nose Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun Mouth sores Nasal sores Finger rash Rash on palms Arthritis (joint problems) Joint pain Swollen joints Arthritis of one joint Arthritis of multiple joints Kidney problems Kidney inflammation (nephritis) Proteinuria Ankle swelling Neurological disorders Headaches Dizziness Memory problems Trouble thinking Vision problems Peripheral neuropathies Sensory neuropathy Seizures Transverse myelitis Paralysis Stroke Behavioral symptoms Personality changes Depression Psychological problems Paranoia Hallucinations Mania Schizophrenia Raynaud's phenomenon - see symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon: Finger numbness Cold sensitivity in fingers Fever Weight loss Hair loss Fatigue Aching Weakness Anemia Abdominal discomfort Chest pain from deep breaths Pleurisy Abdominal pain Episodic flares and remissions Poor finger circulation Poor toe circulation Leg swelling Swelling around eyes Repeated miscarriages Pleuritis Pleurisy Vasculitis Leukopenia Thrombocytopenia Cardiovascular disease Myocarditis Endocarditis Pericarditis Enlarged spleen Enlarged lymph nodes Patchy hair loss Brain symptoms Read it in Detail: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/sy... ******************************... Treatment of Lupus Treatment of Lupus Because the symptoms of lupus vary not only in type but also severity, the treatment may also need to vary. It may take time to find the right combination of treatments for each individual. Treatments may include: rest exercise physical therapy for muscle weakness avoiding sun exposure using medications such as: anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin for symptomatic relief corticosteroid drugs such as prednisolone for inflammation antimalarial drugs such as chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine for rashes, arthritis and malaise immunosuppressive and cytotoxic drugs such as Immuran (azathioprine) and Cytoxan (cycyclophosphamide) are prescribed with vital organs are involved and/or corticosteroids aren't effective http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/118/m... You can also read in a presentation format: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lupus_sys... http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/sy... http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/118/m... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lupus_sys... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/lupus_sys... Although lupus can affect any part of the body, most people experience symptoms in only a few organs. The most common symptoms of people with lupus are listed below. Occurrences of particular symptoms happening are listed as percentages. -Achy joints / arthralgia (95 percent) -Fever of more than 100 degrees F / 38 degrees C (90 percent) -Arthritis / swollen joints (90 percent) -Prolonged or extreme fatigue (81 percent) -Skin Rashes (74 percent) -Anemia (71 percent) -Kidney Involvement (50 percent) -Pain in the chest on deep breathing / pleurisy (45 percent) -Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose (42 percent) -Sun or light sensitivity / photosensitivity (30 percent) -Hair loss (27 percent) -Abnormal blood clotting problems (20 percent) -Raynaud's phenomenon / fingers turning white and/or blue in the cold (17 percent) -Seizures (15 percent) -Mouth or nose ulcers (12 percent) Medications are often prescribed for people with lupus, depending on which organ(s) are involved, and the severity of involvement. Commonly prescribed medications include: -Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): These medications are prescribed for a variety of rheumatic diseases, including lupus. These drugs are usually recommended for muscle and joint pain, and arthritis. -Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) is a mild analgesic that can often be used for pain. -Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids (steroids) are hormones that have anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties. Example: Prednisone -Antimalarials:They are most often prescribed for skin and joint symptoms of lupus. -Immunomodulating Drugs: These drugs act in a similar manner to the corticosteroid drugs in that they suppress inflammation and tend to suppress the immune system. -Anticoagulants: These drugs are employed to thin the blood, or in actuality to prevent blood from clotting rapidly. http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html... |
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