my mother might have lupus or arthritis, i dunno, she wants to know what causes these things and any other important information on it.
2007-01-11 11:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by llovesurmom 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I was diagnosed with a type of spondyloarthropathy a few years ago. Still not entirely sure what the formal diagnosis is, but I just know I have it.. lol
I know that my type of arthritis is hereditary. I think some types are caused by wear and tear to joints (years of jogging, weightlifting, repetitive activites...), and these can happen to anyone. But for others, it's hard-wired into their DNA.
90-95% of the people who have my kind of arthritis (see the first line, because I'm not typing it again) are HLA-B27 positive, just as I am. No, its not a venereal disease. Human Leukocyte Antigen B27. It's a tissue type that overreacts when the immune system tells the body to trigger an inflammatory response. The result is joint pain, and weird things like iritis (inflammation of the iris of the eye, extremely painful, and requires steroid drops to batter it into remission). It's relatively rare to be HLA-B27 positive, but it's more common in certain ethnicities.
Have your mother ask her doctor to have this test done. I don't think it's associated with systemic lupus, but it is with certain kinds of arthritis. It's a simple blood test, and it may help point the doctor in the right direction, and know whether she needs to be referred to a rheumatologist.
2007-01-11 12:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by intuition897 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know exactly what causes Arthritis, but I do know it could be genetics. I am not sure if there is any known link to lupus, however I do have a few friends within the same family that suffer from both lupus and rhematoid arthritis. So maybe it is a link.
2007-01-11 11:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by ndnchick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had lupus a few years ago she is in remission now. There are twoo kinds of lupus. One is systemic which attacks your organs and inside stuff. The other attacks your skin and surface. She lost some hair in one spot. Arthritis has many many forms also. My sister has rhumatoid arthritis which really affects joints. Arthritis and the systemic form of lupus both can affect joints and organs alike. She should ask her doctor with more questions. Good luck to her.
2007-01-11 11:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First there are two distinct types of arthritis osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is somewhat like lupus in that they are both auto-immune disorders, the cause is unknown. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, that is seemingly just the result of use. You can find more information on all of these disorders by a google search.
2007-01-11 11:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Den_Rode_Bjornen_Losener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check this Sciatica Natural Treatment
http://cure-sciatica.info
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!
2014-10-29 17:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lupus can be related to arthritis and cause it but you don't necessarily have to have Lupus to get it.
I found a site a while back with all kind of Lupus stats if you want to check it out.
http://ca.360.yahoo.com/profile-DviKqdI1eaSBH2V2476_OFdx0ct2VA--
2007-01-12 08:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
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what causes arthritis? also, in any way is it related to lupus?
my mother might have lupus or arthritis, i dunno, she wants to know what causes these things and any other important information on it.
2015-08-26 13:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Honor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-23 05:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.webmd.com/. Lots of info there. Good luck to your Mom. Blueladybug :-)
2007-01-11 11:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by Blueladybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check Webmd. Bless you.
2016-03-15 07:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋