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undine
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 Posted: 09/30/05 - 02:00 Post subject: costochondritis lupus |
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Lately I found out that my maternal grandmother had lupus. Not so long time ago I have been diagnosed with costochondritis, though it has bothered me around 2 years. Now I am afraid because I have heard it can be prelude to lupus. I would like to know more about costorchondritis. Do I have great chances this is first symptom for getting lupus?
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faletti
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| Posted: 10/07/05 - 16:16 Post subject: |
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There are few blood tests that might determine if your costochondritis is caused by lupus or now. There is also possibility for biopsy to confirm any doubt. Biopsy is 100% accurate but blood tests are not. Costochondritis is disease that is caused by bracing part of the chronic fight or flight storage associated with chronic stress. All chronic conditions are worsened by chronic bracing, especially those that affect the connective tissue. Lupus is classic example for disease that affects connective tissues. The fact you had ask this question shows that you would greatly profit by gaining a much greater basic appreciation of how all this works together. Also, I have to tell you that costochondritis is much more likely a precursor of chronic fatigue syndrome or TMJ. Also, arthritis, tendonitis, fibromyosits, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronaries, strokes are commonly then it is lupus. Although, depends on your genetic susceptibility, it is possible costochondritis might be the first warning of that slippery slope.
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cheryl33176
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| Posted: 09/26/06 - 16:02 Post subject: Possible link between costochondritis and lupus???? |
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Hi I think it is very interesting that you mentioned costochondritis and lupus together.
I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with costochondritis 2 years ago. Although I've had the rib pain for about 5 years. I've had strange things happen like my hair falling out, tonsilitis chronic, inflammed bladder, rash on my face, neck, and chest (not the butterfly rash) extreme fatigue, strange sores in my mouth, a slightly elevated white blood count 11.6, and teeth falling out. Not to mention I am of Italian decent. My doctor mentioned possiblility of lupus and is sending me for further testing.
I wonder if there truly is a link between chronic costochondritis and lupus. |
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