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| I'm not really a newbie just been a lurker reading posts and playing catch
up.
I read over one post that caught my attention. Beverley replied to a
message about nodes saying: "I lost all feeling in my
finger tips and had to be very careful not to burn myself". I snipped this
part out of her reply for brevity. Is this an undocumented symptom of Lupus
or something else??
I have been dealing with this disease for almost 10 years now. I also have
the numbness in my fingertips and redness around the nail bed. Dr has tried
to treat it but it gets no better or no worse. I also have to watch what I
pickup. By the time it registers it's burning it's too late. I also have
red palms and very dry hands. I take Relafen and Plaquenil.
Didn't mean to go on and on, sorry. :-)
Vicki
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| janers 2004-12-16, 9:23 am |
| Vicki
has the doc checked for neuropathy of any kind, as well as Raynaud's?
It may very well be one of them. Inflammation can cause the nerve endings
to do funny things, so is your blood work ok?
You are not going on and on. so no need to feel sorry alright? Just ask
and someone, somewhere will help you out here.
Raynaud's is treated with bp medications called calcium channel blockers,
It is suppose to help. Are you on bp meds of any kind? Beta blockers such
as tenormin make it worse but works well for heart rhythm.
If more info, email me at home
hugs
janers
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| Hi Vicki,
I wondered if you have been checked for pernicious anemia. I had very
painful neuropathy and lost sensation in my fingers and toes before I got
diagnosed and treated. It is another possible cause.
BJ-Sk. Canada
"Vicki" <mcsegal@mchsi.com> wrote in message
news:w4lv7yzqxmqn$.l68tv6lqnfko$.dlg@40tude.net...
> I'm not really a newbie just been a lurker reading posts and playing catch
> up.
>
> I read over one post that caught my attention. Beverley replied to a
> message about nodes saying: "I lost all feeling in my
> finger tips and had to be very careful not to burn myself". I snipped
this
> part out of her reply for brevity. Is this an undocumented symptom of
Lupus
> or something else??
>
> I have been dealing with this disease for almost 10 years now. I also have
> the numbness in my fingertips and redness around the nail bed. Dr has
tried
> to treat it but it gets no better or no worse. I also have to watch what I
> pickup. By the time it registers it's burning it's too late. I also have
> red palms and very dry hands. I take Relafen and Plaquenil.
>
> Didn't mean to go on and on, sorry. :-)
> Vicki
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| BJ wrote:
> Hi Vicki,
> I wondered if you have been checked for pernicious anemia. I had very
> painful neuropathy and lost sensation in my fingers and toes before I got
> diagnosed and treated. It is another possible cause.
I was thinking Raynaud's.
My toes on my left foot (the swollen one) are now going numb.
geez...
J
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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:23 am |
| I'm sorry, I failed to be very clear about taking tegratol. This is an
anti-seizure drug usually used on juvenile epileptics. It is also commonly
prescribed for those with trigeminal neuralgia. A very common side effect of
this drug is loss of sensation in the fingers, hands, toes, etc.
Bev
"Vicki" <mcsegal@mchsi.com> wrote in message
news:w4lv7yzqxmqn$.l68tv6lqnfko$.dlg@40tude.net...
> I'm not really a newbie just been a lurker reading posts and playing catch
> up.
>
> I read over one post that caught my attention. Beverley replied to a
> message about nodes saying: "I lost all feeling in my
> finger tips and had to be very careful not to burn myself". I snipped
this
> part out of her reply for brevity. Is this an undocumented symptom of
Lupus
> or something else??
>
> I have been dealing with this disease for almost 10 years now. I also have
> the numbness in my fingertips and redness around the nail bed. Dr has
tried
> to treat it but it gets no better or no worse. I also have to watch what I
> pickup. By the time it registers it's burning it's too late. I also have
> red palms and very dry hands. I take Relafen and Plaquenil.
>
> Didn't mean to go on and on, sorry. :-)
> Vicki
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| Tegretol is also used as an anti-seizure drug along with lithium in the
treatment of bi-polar disease.
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
> I'm sorry, I failed to be very clear about taking tegratol. This is an
> anti-seizure drug usually used on juvenile epileptics. It is also commonly
> prescribed for those with trigeminal neuralgia. A very common side effect
> of
> this drug is loss of sensation in the fingers, hands, toes, etc.
> Bev
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My left foot is the worse also. Sometimes I wonder whether it has to do
with cardiac problems or who knows!?
Does your foot swell up on top right behind where the toes are, as this is
what mine does?
Also, i have a bone spur on top of my foot just after the ankel on same
foot. Wierd foot!
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
<snipped for brevity>
> I was thinking Raynaud's.
> My toes on my left foot (the swollen one) are now going numb.
> geez...
> J
>
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| cloud wrote:
> My left foot is the worse also. Sometimes I wonder whether it has to do
> with cardiac problems or who knows!?
I wondered that myself, because my friend's always said "swollen ankes -
thyroid, standing too much, salt, kidney, liver"
Top of the foot, heart.. but I've had some "trauma" to my feet, I'm "accident
prone" lately and it's only one foot, so I keep thinking if it was the heart,
surely it would be both feet? (I really don't know).
> Does your foot swell up on top right behind where the toes are, as this is
> what mine does?
Yes.
> Also, i have a bone spur on top of my foot just after the ankel on same
> foot. Wierd foot!
hmm...indeed... what does your doctor say?
Mine (BJ - smile) says to get an xray and then rest (put it up) if nothing's
seen.
Hugs
J
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| Hi Cloud,
I do think that both feet would be involved if it were a cardiac problem. I
have never had swelling with Raynaud's, but who knows. I am not saying it
can't be that. Perhaps you should get an xray to eliminate the possibility
of a bone problem.
BJ-Sk. Canada
"cloud" <pjasper@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
news:O7Uod.67199$6w6.65092@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
>
> My left foot is the worse also. Sometimes I wonder whether it has to do
> with cardiac problems or who knows!?
> Does your foot swell up on top right behind where the toes are, as this is
> what mine does?
> Also, i have a bone spur on top of my foot just after the ankel on same
> foot. Wierd foot!
> Always,
> ..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
> -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
>
> <snipped for brevity>
>
>
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| On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:29:30 -0500, janers wrote:
> Vicki
> has the doc checked for neuropathy of any kind, as well as Raynaud's?
>
> It may very well be one of them. Inflammation can cause the nerve endings
> to do funny things, so is your blood work ok?
>
> You are not going on and on. so no need to feel sorry alright? Just ask
> and someone, somewhere will help you out here.
>
> Raynaud's is treated with bp medications called calcium channel blockers,
> It is suppose to help. Are you on bp meds of any kind? Beta blockers such
> as tenormin make it worse but works well for heart rhythm.
>
> If more info, email me at home
>
> hugs
> janers
See that's one of the problems. I have no insurance as I've only been able
to get a part time job. I try to get to the free clinic and wait in line to
get in but they aren't open but 2 nights a week. I have gotten my blood
work done but do not have the results back yet. Waiting for the next open
clinic night. My Bp is always normal. It's never high or fluctuates much. I
am on no medication but Relafen and Plaquenil.
I was just curious in asking. It's long been funny around the house when I
stick my hands in the hot dish water or grab the coffee pot and not the
handle. Most times it's amusing but there have been a few times I've gotten
burned because I didn't realize how hot something was. My hands & feet
never get cold and neither do I. I'm most always in short sleeve shirts and
barefoot year round. I don't know why but it baffling sometimes.
Thanks for all your replies. Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Vicki
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| Shelagh 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
|
<snip>"J" wrote in message
> cloud wrote:
>
[vbcol=seagreen]
> I wondered that myself, because my friend's always said "swollen ankes -
> thyroid, standing too much, salt, kidney, liver"
> Top of the foot, heart.. but I've had some "trauma" to my feet, I'm
> "accident
> prone" lately and it's only one foot, so I keep thinking if it was the
> heart,
> surely it would be both feet? (I really don't know).
>
> Yes.
</snip>
DITTO on the painful swelling top of foot behind toe joins;
been told it is vasculitis with vessel inflammation creating pain cause of
the fluid retention caused
..... a vicious circle IMO!
FWIW, Shelagh
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| Yeah J,
This is what mine says. Put feet up. I believe anything else would incure
expense on ins. company. Actually, I went to a podiatrist and seems all
they were in business for was to sell orthotic shoes at around $400 a hit.
Of course, orthotics are not paid for by ins.companies so best which can be
done are to buy those inserts they sell in pharmacies and dept. stores.
As far as thyroid being the cause, a wierd thing happened when I recently
had a bout of diverticulitis. My thyroid levels shot up. Doc seemed
concerned about my thyroid blood test but when she asked me if I had
problems in the past, she just sort of shrugged it off. I thought that odd.
After three courses of two antibiotics and a new diet plan, seems the
diverticulosis is under control. The gastroentrologist did not think it was
diverticulitis though. He said it was probably just a hemrhoid bleeding BUT
the little hemmer never bled before, not to mention the pain and having to
go to ER.
Seems the more I think I know about this autoimmune disease, the less I
truly do know.
Hope Y'all had a Super Thanksgiving!!
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
> cloud wrote:
>
>
> I wondered that myself, because my friend's always said "swollen ankes -
> thyroid, standing too much, salt, kidney, liver"
> Top of the foot, heart.. but I've had some "trauma" to my feet, I'm
> "accident
> prone" lately and it's only one foot, so I keep thinking if it was the
> heart,
> surely it would be both feet? (I really don't know).
>
>
> Yes.
>
>
> hmm...indeed... what does your doctor say?
> Mine (BJ - smile) says to get an xray and then rest (put it up) if
> nothing's
> seen.
> Hugs
> J
>
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| Hey BJ,
I had both feet x-rayed and it's how I knew I had the bone spur. She said
there is some arthritis in the left foot. Right foot looked pretty good.
Thing is, my left side IS my bad side. I walk like a penguin (like on the
movie Batman). If I sit, I swell. I swell EVERYWHERE, but the feet become
the worst and then rest of me sort of chimes in.
BJ, I can imagine it is mighty cold up there in Canada, speaking of
penguins. I would have to take twice as much meds just to maintain my wits
about me if I lived there. How come you did not fly south to Florida with
the rest of the snowbirds?
Do you sleep with a lot of Polar Bears to keep warm? : )
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
> Hi Cloud,
> I do think that both feet would be involved if it were a cardiac problem.
> I
> have never had swelling with Raynaud's, but who knows. I am not saying it
> can't be that. Perhaps you should get an xray to eliminate the possibility
> of a bone problem.
> BJ-Sk. Canada
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|
| Hi Cloud,
Can't help but think that you must have some kind of problem with
circulation, if sitting makes you swell. Is your doctor aware of that fact?
I would love to head to Florida for the winter. It would cost too much, I'm
afraid. I don't go out any more than I have to in the winter. The cold
actually hurts. I spend the cold months wishing for summer. Up here, that is
like wishing your life away. It is cold for most of the year.
BJ-Sk. Canada
"cloud" <pjasper@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Ltwpd.74257$6w6.58659@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> Hey BJ,
> I had both feet x-rayed and it's how I knew I had the bone spur. She said
> there is some arthritis in the left foot. Right foot looked pretty good.
> Thing is, my left side IS my bad side. I walk like a penguin (like on the
> movie Batman). If I sit, I swell. I swell EVERYWHERE, but the feet
become
> the worst and then rest of me sort of chimes in.
> BJ, I can imagine it is mighty cold up there in Canada, speaking of
> penguins. I would have to take twice as much meds just to maintain my
wits
> about me if I lived there. How come you did not fly south to Florida with
> the rest of the snowbirds?
> Do you sleep with a lot of Polar Bears to keep warm? : )
> Always,
> ..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
> -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
>
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>
>
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| herbwormwood 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| HI,
I have peripheral neuropathy in my hands. Also neuropathy in my arms, caused
by lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome. Yes, lupus could be causing what you
have. I also have raynauds. Sorry to hear you have not got insurance. We dont
have to worry about that so much here in UK but I know whats its like as I
have travelled toUS. Get the people at the clinic to check you for
neuropathy, also for antiphospholipid syndrome, It can be treated. More
expensive to diagnose than to treat, unfortunately.
If it is raynauds, you will probably have other symptoms. Do your hands get
red and painful when they warm up after being cold?
If so, probably raynauds. If raynauds and no insurance, there are
"alternative" treatments which may help and are cheaper, dietary and so on.
Ginger and other spices seem to help some people as they improve circulation.
Wear warm gloves and socks in cold weather, rub warming creams into your
hands.
Let us know how you get on!
On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:49:22 +0000, Vicki wrote
(in article <lsxqfcwrpxui.yrdeay49v20z.dlg@40tude.net> ):
> On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:29:30 -0500, janers wrote:
>
>
> See that's one of the problems. I have no insurance as I've only been able
> to get a part time job. I try to get to the free clinic and wait in line to
> get in but they aren't open but 2 nights a week. I have gotten my blood
> work done but do not have the results back yet. Waiting for the next open
> clinic night. My Bp is always normal. It's never high or fluctuates much. I
> am on no medication but Relafen and Plaquenil.
>
> I was just curious in asking. It's long been funny around the house when I
> stick my hands in the hot dish water or grab the coffee pot and not the
> handle. Most times it's amusing but there have been a few times I've gotten
> burned because I didn't realize how hot something was. My hands & feet
> never get cold and neither do I. I'm most always in short sleeve shirts and
> barefoot year round. I don't know why but it baffling sometimes.
>
> Thanks for all your replies. Have a great Thanksgiving!!
> Vicki
| |
|
| BJ wrote:
> I do think that both feet would be involved if it were a cardiac problem. I
> have never had swelling with Raynaud's, but who knows. I am not saying it
> can't be that.
Well, it stands to reason that if a person has a (visible) blood vessel problem,
it's indicative that there may be more lurking elsewhere in the body. (depending
on the cause).
But then there's nothing that I know of that says a person can't have both
vasculitis and athersclosis (hardening of the arteries) at the same time and I
think the latter is a risk factor for the heart.
Apparently (autoimmune) vasculitis does not (usually) affect the heart.
http://www.hamline.edu/lupus/articles/vasculitis.html
"Heart attacks rarely occur as a result of vasculitis."
The diagnosis of vasculitis is based on a person's medical history, current
symptoms, a complete physical examination, and the results of specialized
laboratory tests.
Blood abnormalities which often occur when vasculitis is present include an
elevated sedimentation rate, anemia, a high white blood count and a high
platelet count. Blood tests can also be used to identify immune complexes or
antibodies that cause vasculitis in the circulation and measure whether
complement levels are abnormal. These tests take several days to complete. The
physician may also order a urine analysis.
If there are any symptoms that suggest heart involvement, tests that may be
ordered include: IKG, ECHO cardiogram and hear scans. For lung symptoms, the
physician may order a chest x-ray, obtain blood from an artery to measure the
oxygen content, and schedule a pulmonary function test. A pulmonary function
test uses a specialized machine to measure how well the lungs handle air and
oxygen as you breathe into it. If there are abdominal symptoms, the physician
may order ultrasound or CAT scans of the organs in the abdomen, or other special
x-rays to see the intestines. For brain symptoms, CAT scans and magnetic
resonance images are frequently useful.
Sometimes, inflammation in medium and large-size arteries or veins can be seen
by injecting dye into them and viewing the outlines of the blood vessels on
x-ray. This procedure is called an "angiography." It can be done in any area of
the body.
The diagnosis is most firmly made y seeing vasculitis in involved tissue. This
is done by taking a biopsy of the involved tissue and examining that tissue
under a microscope. Your physician may suggest this procedure.
Finally, it may be important for your physician to consult with other medical
specialists about your case. For example, if your physician is a rheumatologist
and you have visual complaints which could be indicative of vasculitis, you may
be referred to an ophthalmologist. It is very important that one physician be in
charge of your case, coordinating your care and helping you with decisions.
Treating vasculitis
The choice of treatment for vasculitis depends on the severity of the
vasculitis, your general health, and your past reactions (positive and negative)
to medications.
Many cases of vasculitis do not require treatment. For example, a few spots on
the skin now and then (if not combined with other symptoms) may not require any
medications.
Most physicians recommend cortisone-type medications, such as Prednisone,
Prednisolone, or methylprednisolone (Medrol) as the initial treatment for
vasculitis.
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|
| cloud wrote:
> I had both feet x-rayed and it's how I knew I had the bone spur. She said
> there is some arthritis in the left foot. Right foot looked pretty good.
> Thing is, my left side IS my bad side. I walk like a penguin (like on the
> movie Batman). If I sit, I swell. I swell EVERYWHERE, but the feet become
> the worst and then rest of me sort of chimes in.
The doctor said to try compression stockings (for me and put my feet up.
Looks like my left sie is my bad side too.
I wish we had a chance on newsgroup, to ask questions of specialist doctors.
J
| |
|
| Shelagh wrote:
> DITTO on the painful swelling top of foot behind toe joins;
> been told it is vasculitis with vessel inflammation creating pain cause of
> the fluid retention caused
> .... a vicious circle IMO!
Hi Shelagh, I'm not sure if my swelling is where yours is. It is on the top of
the foot, but oddly not swollen right near where the toes join the foot, so
when I take a bath, my toes and lower bottom of my foot goes reddish/purple
(maybe Raynauds?) and the top of the foot (the swollen part), goes blanche
white !
Hugs
J
| |
|
| J wrote:
> Sometimes, inflammation in medium and large-size arteries or veins can be seen
> by injecting dye into them and viewing the outlines of the blood vessels on
> x-ray. This procedure is called an "angiography." It can be done in any area of
> the body.
It's strange to me why they can't inject dye and visualize the whole body (not
"area" by area).
J
| |
|
| Beverley wrote:
> I'm sorry, I failed to be very clear about taking tegratol. This is an
> anti-seizure drug usually used on juvenile epileptics. It is also commonly
> prescribed for those with trigeminal neuralgia. A very common side effect of
> this drug is loss of sensation in the fingers, hands, toes, etc.
> Bev
Well, you sure confused me. She didn't even mention tegratol.
>
> "Vicki" <mcsegal@mchsi.com> wrote in message
> I take Relafen and Plaquenil.
| |
|
| Vicki wrote:
> I read over one post that caught my attention. Beverley replied to a
> message about nodes saying: "I lost all feeling in my
> finger tips and had to be very careful not to burn myself". I snipped this
> part out of her reply for brevity. Is this an undocumented symptom of Lupus
> or something else??
I think it's me who wrote that. I've had Raynaud's for years. My fingers go
white and numb, but this fall around the same time as the arm surgery (when a
bunch of unexpected stuff happened), my arm and fingers went numb. I have to
have an EMG next week to see if it's cause by something to do with the nerve.
If not, then it's vascular.
Hugs
J
> I have been dealing with this disease for almost 10 years now. I also have
> the numbness in my fingertips and redness around the nail bed. Dr has tried
> to treat it but it gets no better or no worse. I also have to watch what I
> pickup. By the time it registers it's burning it's too late. I also have
> red palms and very dry hands. I take Relafen and Plaquenil.
I think I saw someone say that red palms and dry hands is thyroid.
| |
|
| Vicki wrote:
> I was just curious in asking. It's long been funny around the house when I
> stick my hands in the hot dish water or grab the coffee pot and not the
> handle. Most times it's amusing but there have been a few times I've gotten
> burned because I didn't realize how hot something was. My hands & feet
> never get cold and neither do I. I'm most always in short sleeve shirts and
> barefoot year round. I don't know why but it baffling sometimes.
What happens to your hands if you soak them in cold water and ice?
J
| |
|
| On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 05:45:56 -0500, J wrote:
> Vicki wrote:
>
>
> What happens to your hands if you soak them in cold water and ice?
> J
They get really really cold. ;-) Just kidding.. They do get cold and my
rings will roll around but they don't hurt alot or ache. They just get
cold. Suprisingly that doesn't even make me cold just my hands.
Vicki
| |
|
| On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 05:36:56 -0500, J wrote:
> Vicki wrote:
>
>
> I think it's me who wrote that. I've had Raynaud's for years. My fingers go
> white and numb, but this fall around the same time as the arm surgery (when a
> bunch of unexpected stuff happened), my arm and fingers went numb. I have to
> have an EMG next week to see if it's cause by something to do with the nerve.
> If not, then it's vascular.
> Hugs
> J
>
>
> I think I saw someone say that red palms and dry hands is thyroid.
I have both of those symptoms. Now if I can get the doctor to see it. I'm
also tired all the time and don't feel like I've gotten a good rest. I know
lupus causes that too. But lack of energy is also a symptom of thyroid
problems. Maybe I can get the Dr's to hear me someday. I've been told my
thyroid test was borderline (to the unactive side, I believe), but not
enough to do anything about. It's the basic test they said that they run
with my bi-yearly lupus blood work. I think it's been awhile. Thanks for
all your input!
Vicki
| |
| Shelagh 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| "J" wrote in message
> Shelagh wrote:
[vbcol=seagreen]
> Hi Shelagh, I'm not sure if my swelling is where yours is. It is on the
> top of
> the foot, but oddly not swollen right near where the toes join the foot,
> so
> when I take a bath, my toes and lower bottom of my foot goes
> reddish/purple
> (maybe Raynauds?) and the top of the foot (the swollen part), goes blanche
> white !
> Hugs
> J
Hi J
yours sounds like it could be raynaud's in your 'bath coloration changes'
description.... and the top of my foot, like yours is the puffy and painful
area, not the toes at all... oddly enough my left side is my bad side too;
gotta wonder if there is something to all this? <g> doubtful... I have
always had vasculitis on both thighs and sometimes down my calves and the
visual skin changes are not pretty; but in my foot it is strictly the
swelling that is visual and painful and the doc. says it is the same as what
is going on in my legs.... vasculitis.
think we will all get different answers from our docs based on our health
histories and our presenting symptoms; anyhow, good luck with your 'bad
foot' !
hugs.......Shelagh
| |
|
| Does anyone here have artereosclerosis of the brain? The fancy label they
gave me was "White Matter Microvascular Disease." When I had asked my neuro
what that was he said, artereosclerosis. I asked him why they didn't just
write that down and he sorta just shrugged his shoulders... lol. Doctors
and thier cagey linguistics. Can be hillarious at times.
Was wondering more info on when Lupus effects the brain... maybe I should of
started another subject matter but will ask here. Also interested in any
with confirmed CNS Lupus and the presentations they have.
Happy Holidays EVERYONE!!
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
> BJ wrote:
>
>
> Well, it stands to reason that if a person has a (visible) blood vessel
> problem,
> it's indicative that there may be more lurking elsewhere in the body.
> (depending
> on the cause).
>
> But then there's nothing that I know of that says a person can't have both
> vasculitis and athersclosis (hardening of the arteries) at the same time
> and I
> think the latter is a risk factor for the heart.
>
> Apparently (autoimmune) vasculitis does not (usually) affect the heart.
> http://www.hamline.edu/lupus/articles/vasculitis.html
> "Heart attacks rarely occur as a result of vasculitis."
<snipped for brevity>
| |
|
| Would be nice to invite one for a question and answer session... will agree.
Always,
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> The doctor said to try compression stockings (for me and put my feet up.
> Looks like my left sie is my bad side too.
> I wish we had a chance on newsgroup, to ask questions of specialist
> doctors.
> J
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| cloud wrote:
> Does anyone here have artereosclerosis of the brain? The fancy label they
> gave me was "White Matter Microvascular Disease." When I had asked my neuro
> what that was he said, artereosclerosis. I asked him why they didn't just
> write that down and he sorta just shrugged his shoulders... lol. Doctors
> and thier cagey linguistics.
Well (it's my non-expert understanding that) artereosclerosis can be an aging
thing...so I suppose it's when (age) it happens, where (in the brain) and degree
(how severe it is or could become).
Hugs
J
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