I was just diagnosed with Lupus, I have a history of Ovarian cancer and have had a full hysterectomy in 04. About six months after my hysterectomy I was diagnosed with LUpus. The problem is I don't know what it is. I get stiff and puffy and my joints are hard to move, but my doctor doesn't go into great detail of what this disease does. All they have done is put me on predsnisone, and draw my blood every once in a while. I have had recent symptoms that are new life blurry vision, headache anf REAL stiff joints.......help me, I don't know where to go
2006-08-02 18:54:37 · 14 answers · asked by superdiana4000 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Lupus is Latin for 'wolf'. It may refer in English to several diseases :
Lupus erythematosus, the autoimmune disease (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE)
Lupus nephritis, an inflammation caused by SLE
Lupus pernio, a feature of sarcoidosis
Lupus vulgaris, a feature of cutaneous tuberculosis.
Kindly check with your physician, what is afflicting you. And then,
please visit this webpage, where you will find links, to the particular ailment that troubles you :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus
I pray that your recovery be a speedy one.
2006-08-02 19:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It is an autoimmune disorder with different forms, it sounds like you may have SLE or systemic lupus. a Rheumotolgist that specializes in lupus is a very good idea to kepp in contact with. Basically lupus is the immune system gone arwy your body attacks itself. The prednisone you take suppreses your immune system and is supposed to reduce symptoms and damage by the over stimulated immune system lupus suffers have. Diet, excerise, and stress reduction can greatly help symptoms. There is no cure for Lupus at this time but symptom control and relief is possible. Honestly you need to see a specialist and get better treatment. Lupus can be deadly is it attacks kidneys and other structures. Try a support group and inform yourself as much as you can. Knowledge is power and can save and improve your health. http://www.lupus.org/ Good luck, remember you are a surviver!
2006-08-02 19:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as a 'self-allergy' where the body attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ damage. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect several parts of the body, including the skin (with its characteristic butterfly shaped allergic lesions), joints, blood, kidneys and possibly other organs. Lupus is an auto immune disorder where the body´s immune system has lost its ability to distinguish between natural antigens (the body´s enemies such as bacteria, viruses and foreign materials) and its own cell tissues. So it is your own immune system that is actually causing the pain, inflammation and injury to your tissues.
Lupus can now be treated without any side effects. Please check the below link for more details on it. (www.organichope.com)
Get well soon!
2006-08-02 19:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by lapiz lazuli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lupus is a connective tissue disease. It is in the arthritis and fibromyalgia family.
If you are not seeing a rheumatologist, I would see one ASAP.
Prednisone is not good for long periods of time and can do more tissue damage. Also, lupus affects other organs so you need to see a Dr. that treats lupus. Look up your local Lupus society they can offer info and support.
Good Luck
2006-08-02 19:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by MARIA K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi.. lupus is most common in women in their 20s and 30s. With treatment, a patient will normally be fine and have a normal life with no medication as the disease should go into remission. The disease is basically an overactive immune system where the body sort of becomes allergic to different bits of itself. I don't think you can catch it as it seems to just occur in individuals. Symptoms can include hair loss, fever, fatigue and aching pain in any part of the body. Many people do not know much about the disease - be supportive of your girlfriend and help her through
2016-03-16 12:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the Alliance for Lupus Research's web site. 100% of their money raised goes to research and they have a lot of tools on their site to help you learn about Lupus.
2006-08-05 02:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by Chris M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to check out this web site www.x-tremejuice.com and see what it says about cancer and lupus. It may or may not help, but has done a lot of good for a lot of people.
2006-08-02 19:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by obeyoneonly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry to hear that you have Lupus. I hope this site will help you answer some of your questions: http://www.lupus.org/education/faq.html#1
2006-08-02 18:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your search engine put in lupus and you will find all you need to know, also webmd.com is a good site as far as symptoms you just ansewred your own question
2006-08-02 19:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok from what i know lupus is not treatable as it is a terminal disease only there is meds to help ease the problem ....... a good freind of mine has it also and need a double lung transplant as a result of the disease i wish you all the best but please continue to research it and volunteer for future med programs as one day there will be a cure but unfortionatly we need volunteers who aren`t afraid of death to help find a cure ................ who knows you may be part of the cure
2006-08-02 19:02:21 · answer #10 · answered by boozemanca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋