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Ask or answer questions about AI diseases including diabetes Type 1, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, and Raynaud’s phenomenon on this forum.

Can lupus be confused with MS?

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Hello. I would like to know one thing. Can lupus be confused with MS? My friend had some symptoms and she thinks that her doctor made a mistake. I would like to hear if this can easily happen. I will really appreciate all your replies. Thanks in advance for replying. Bye!

by User avatar burr41920

systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosis

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Hi, my best friend is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. I know that she was sick, but when she explained the seriousness of this condition, I was very surprised. I mean, she didn't have any serious symptoms. She was tired a lot and had high fever. I thought that it was flu. So I was...

by User avatar hermy37401

Could my MS be causing mood swings?

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Hi, I am 34 years old female and I have noticed that I have very frequent mood swings. I dont know what may be the reason for it but I think it may be connected with my MS which I am suffering from. I would be very thankful if someone with similar problem shares his experience with me.

by User avatar sile43638

rheumatoid arthritis fingers

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Hi, I would like to talk to you about rheumatoid arthritis. I have been feeling morning stiffness and pain in my fingers and wrists for a while. When I went to see my doctor he told me I might have rheumatoid arthritis. After an x-ray and some additional tests, the diagnosis was confirmed. The...

by User avatar Guest

lupus vasculitis

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Is vasculitis inevitable with SLE? Is there a necessity of surgical treatment? Which is the most common part of a body affected with lupus vasculitis? Does it progress to gangrene? My grandmother is having SLE for long time, successfully treated but in last couple of weeks she starting to show signs...

by User avatar koren48837

What are initial symptoms of lupus?

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Hi, I read somewhere that there is condition called lupus, that doctors have a hard time diagnosing. I have been experiencing joint pain for some time and my doctor prescribed me with ibuprofen. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the initial symptoms of lupus. Should I talk to my doctor...

by User avatar janeczka37858

rheumatoid arthritis wrist pain

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I am suffering for long time now from rheumatoid arthritis that is causing me extreme wrist pain lately and ibuprofen isn't helping me that much anymore. So far I am managing to deal with my rheumatoid arthritis but I really have hard time with my hand wrist pain especially when I wake up in the...

by User avatar celene44683

Lupus induced vasculitis

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Hi, I am 34 year old women and I have lupus. I am trying to live as much normal life as person with lupus can. My family is very supportive and that means a lot to me. I exercise regularly. Doctor follow my condition and advice me whenever it is necessary. Everything was OK until little red and then...

by User avatar wylma51917

discoid lupus

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I have heard for different kind of lupus but I am very interesting about discoid lupus. My first door neighbor avoids sunlight and wears hat all the time. My friends told me that he is suffering from discoid lupus and I want to learn about it. Does it affect only white skin?

by User avatar gavan32255

am I predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis?

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Hi, I am 28 years old and my father is suffering from arthritis. I am watching him every day complaining on pain in his knee, he is also walking very hard when pain is stronger. I would like to know if I am predisposed for arthritis when my father has it? Thanx.

by User avatar nathanael45698