Posted: 09/18/07 - 17:25 Post subject: Lupus and RH Negative
I wanted to know if anyone here with Lupus is RH Negative? I have talked to a few people who have Lupus and they all have been RH Negative. I am RH Negative myself and have had some symptoms of Lupus. I had a test done over 6 years ago and the doctor said I was negative for Lupus. I have not been back to see anyone regarding my symptoms and they have somewhat worsened over the years. My Aunt passed away almost 5 years ago on September 29th. She had Lupus and lived with it for a long, long time. She too was RH Negative. I didn't know if being RH Negative could be linked to Lupus. If anyone with Lupus will comment back and let me know whether they may be RH Negative/Positive I would appreciate it!!
Posted: 01/06/08 - 21:31 Post subject: Lupus and Rh negative
I'm the adoptive mom of two children whose birth mother has lupus -- and is also Rh negative. (Their birth grandmother also had an autoimmune disease, though apparently not lupus and not genetic).
In fact, I think being Rh negative must predispose people to autoimmune diseases; a friend of mine is Rh negative and has polycystic kidney disease, another autoimmune disease.
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