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| i have lupus | 11/10/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: i have had lupus for 17 years and went though 1 trasplant already but know they are telling me i ...
A: You have been through so much in your life. I can’t imagine how frustrated you must feel. You have ...
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| Positive ANA & Anti dsDNA | 11/7/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: It usually ranges from 99-100.3. It presents itself everyday. I have been through the ringer with ...
A: YES! Yes! Yes! Autoimmune diseases are Head gamers. Antibodies come and go. Blood work goes up and ...
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| Positive ANA & Anti dsDNA | 11/4/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: It usually ranges from 99-100.3. It presents itself everyday. I have been through the ringer with ...
A: Hello! Thanks for writing. It seems like you are going through alot right now. it is time you ...
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| SLE Mental Disorder | 9/30/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My uncle is facing this SLE Mental Disorder Please help me and my uncle related to this if u people ...
A: Sheikh I am not a doctor unfortunately. I am a person who has Lupus and has had neuropsychiatric ...
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| Malar Rash? Anti-centromere pattern | 9/29/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: About 10 years ago I developed a rash on my face and joint pain. I have been treated for rosacea for ...
A: Hello! Sorry I have taken so long to get back to you. Your appointment has come and gone. I hope it ...
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| Lupus! and Diabetes | 9/29/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Well can diabetes stem from having lupus? If so,how could it develop from that?
A: My are you the inquisitive type. Diabetes is a separate disorder from Lupus and not all forms of ...
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| LUPUS CAN IT MAKE YOU GO CRAZY? | 9/25/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Well how does lupus affect the brain? Like how does it make you go crazy? ANSWER: Dear Corrina: ...
A: Unfortunately the Answer is yes. Babies and children can get it. When babies get it is called ...
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| Low CRP AND ESR | 9/18/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My identical twin sister and I both have immune deficiency. (not Aids or HIV). Specifically I have ...
A: HELLO TO MY NEW MATE: I LOVE AUSTRALIA AND YOU AUSSIES. YOU GUYS ARE THE NICEST FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE ...
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| SLE, colitis, mental illness? | 9/13/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have SLE, hypothyroidism and colitis. For the past year I've experienced a worsening in my ...
A: Sheesh! You are a mess! let me give you a hug before I begin this long and complicated Journey with ...
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| LUPUS CAN IT MAKE YOU GO CRAZY? | 9/12/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Well how does lupus affect the brain? Like how does it make you go crazy? ANSWER: Dear Corrina: ...
A: People with lupus often experience headaches, confusion, difficulty with concentrating, fatigue and ...
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| Tyramine | 9/8/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Cynthia, I have Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome and have an extremely sensitive nervous system. I ...
A: Hello and thanks for writing me your question. I can relate to what you discussed in your letter. ...
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| Do I have lupus or just rheumatoid arthritis? | 9/7/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I got infertility problem for 6 years. In February, I got pregnant but then got a miscarriage right ...
A: This is a tough one that eludes even the best doctors. I AM NOT A DOCTOR, let me get this straight. ...
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| Loosing my hair | 8/29/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Hi my name is Delores and I have been diagnose with Lupus and since than I am loosing my hair really ...
A: I am not the timeliest with my responses but I do care! I apologize for not getting back to you ...
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| DsDna and Lupus | 8/24/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: A Rheumatologist diagnosed me with Lupus based solely on high ANA test results(ssDNA 770 dsDNA 137). ...
A: YES the DsDNA is typically Almost always seen with Lupus but there is exceptiosn which I shared with ...
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| Lupus and Plaquenil | 8/21/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Further to my email yesterday. I have only 1 marker for Lupus, but my dr wants me to start taking ...
A: It seems that thankfully whatever you have is mild. What marker is the doctor referring to that is ...
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| DsDna and Lupus | 8/20/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: A Rheumatologist diagnosed me with Lupus based solely on high ANA test results(ssDNA 770 dsDNA 137). ...
A: I SCREWED UP! I APOLOGIZE. The way these letters were delivered, I did not read this letter first ...
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| ANA titer 1:640 | 8/14/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have had 3 doctors tell me that I have Lupus. My recent doctor saw me for literally 5 minutes ...
A: I am sorry to hear you have been through so much garbage. It sounds like this new doctor has some ...
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| fava beans | 8/14/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have lupus and I was recently at my rhumatologist and she ask me did I eat fava beans. I like ...
A: Hello! I wonder if your rheumatologist's last name is Lector? lol I don't know if you seen or ...
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| Lupus!! | 8/13/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Can lupus kill someone? ANSWER: DEAR CGLLR: WOW! IS THAT A VERY SMALL BUT MIGHTY QUESTION! Yes ...
A: Wow is you a person with a barrage of questions. That is okay. My desire is to educate the public ...
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| Lupus!! | 8/13/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Can lupus kill someone? ANSWER: DEAR CGLLR: WOW! IS THAT A VERY SMALL BUT MIGHTY QUESTION! Yes ...
A: Nope Lupus is not contagious and Nope there is no current cure for it. When a person develops an ...
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| daughter with JRA may have lupus | 8/12/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have a 11 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Systemic JRA about 5 years ago. She had 108 ...
A: YOU ARE NOT AT FAULT FOR ANYTHING! I know you feel the Miralax may have caused her some problems ...
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| Lupus!! | 8/9/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Can lupus kill someone?
A: WOW! IS THAT A VERY SMALL BUT MIGHTY QUESTION! Yes Lupus can kill. Lupus can cause strokes, ...
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| lupus | 8/4/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Cynthia , I have lupus and i feel very weak sometimes but the pain is getting very bad in my back ...
A: Let me begin by telling you, that you do not have to be formal with me. Cynthia is just fine. ...
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| daughter with JRA may have lupus | 8/3/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have a 11 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Systemic JRA about 5 years ago. She had 108 ...
A: First let me begin by apologizing for taking so long. I am not going to bore you with excuses on ...
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| LUPUS | 7/27/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: ANAw/Reflex positive (Abn:A) RNP of 3 Anti-dsDNA Antibodies 5 SED-Rate -27 What does the number ...
A: I will do my best to answer your questions as succinctly as I can. I am not a doctor but I am try ...
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| Lupus | 7/21/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I read your response to Maria's question about her hair loss associated with Lupus. I too have been ...
A: I cant imagine how frustrated you must feel. Hair loss is something most women would not enjoy ...
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| my 9 yr old daughter who's been very sick | 7/13/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My 9 yr old daughter has been very sick now for around 9 months. It started with her throwing up on ...
A: HUGS I am so sorry I took this long to respond to you. A day is a year when you have a loved one ...
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| lupus sle mixed ctd sjogerns | 6/12/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: when dr run tests we are never told what it stand s for!! im positive ana at 427 anti ssa and ...
A: Doctors can frustrate us sometimes, I know but a lot of them really do care. It is just that ...
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| Lupus Questions | 6/12/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My name is Michele, I am 53 yrs old and I have been having so many symptoms hope that you can give ...
A: GOD LOVE YOU! You are a very very special person. My hat and heart is off to you for being a ...
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| Lupus Questions | 6/8/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My name is Michele, I am 53 yrs old and I have been having so many symptoms hope that you can give ...
A: The computer states that i had answered your question and quite frankly, I do not remember doing ...
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| maybe Lupus | 5/28/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My rheumatologist gave up on me and said he could do no more. Now my PCP ordered blood work came ...
A: Let me begin by giving you a hug then an apology. I am sorry I took so long to write you back. I ...
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| SJOGRENSAB, Anti-SS-A/SS-B | 5/16/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have a question on my daughter here are results I got and cant get anyone to give me clear answers ...
A: Let me begin by giving you a hug. I know you’re scared. Anything unusual is scary. All that you ...
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| neuropsychiatric symptons of lupus and divorce | 5/14/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My wife is 38, has mild to medium active lupus and we have been happily married for 14 years. About ...
A: There are blood tests that can tell if a person is pre, peri or post menopausal. IT IS NOT NORMAL ...
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| blood test | 5/13/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: ok this is my question, i just have received my blood test results and i would like some help ...
A: I hope this letter finds you hanging in. Let me begin by sharing with you what I have shared with ...
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| neuropsychiatric symptons of lupus and divorce | 5/10/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: My wife is 38, has mild to medium active lupus and we have been happily married for 14 years. About ...
A: My heart and prayers go out to you and your wife. Let me begin by saying that I feel your pain. ...
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| Lupus or something else | 5/8/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I was diagnosed with hashimoto thyroiditis, osteopenia, and i have an enlarged liver, and ...
A: It stinks that you are without medical insurance yet there is a way around this. Many cities have ...
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| Lupus or something else | 5/7/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I was diagnosed with hashimoto thyroiditis, osteopenia, and i have an enlarged liver, and ...
A: let me begin by telling you that Fibromyalgia does not give you positive bloodwork. Fibromyalgia ...
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| Significance of a worsening titer? | 5/7/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: I have had a + ANA with the centromere pattern since 12/07. My titer in 12/07 was 1:80, then 1:320 ...
A: There is alot of confusion about ANAs and the significance of theri patterns and titers. You arenot ...
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| Lupus Bloodwork inconclusive,,,pls help me sort this out | 4/30/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: Any information you can provide would be most helpful. I just got my blood work back from my Dr., ...
A: Wow are you experiencing a myriad of symptoms. It must be frustrating for you. Scleroderma is ...
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| positive for sle lupus sjogerns | 4/29/2009 | Cynthia Donlan |
Q: hello for yrs poeple have made fun of me and sent me to mental health tried many meds do most ...
A: YOU ARE NOT CRAZY! I do not know how many times Lupus patients have written me and I have had to ...
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