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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Other autoimmune diseases & Lupus | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 61 and recently have had elevated CRP. I was dx with celiac disease four years ago after 20 ... A: I HAVE CROHNS DISEASE along with Lupus and I WEIGH 250 LBS!!! IT IS SUPPOSE TO MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT ... | |
| Other autoimmune diseases & Lupus | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 61 and recently have had elevated CRP. I was dx with celiac disease four years ago after 20 ... A: WOW! You are a veteran to trauma. Karen did your doctors ever explore the possibility of you ... | |
| Just Diagnosed, expecting BIG results now? | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Crazy question for you. After a long long time not knowing what was wrong, my body SCREAMED lupus! ... A: JULIE: WELCOME TO THE CLUB KID! Sorry this club is not a country club. yet we manage to have a ... | |
| ANA results | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Since last spring I've had really bad health problems. It started with exhaustion, bruising %26 hair ... A: MEREDITH: WOW!!!!!! You definetly have some sort of autoimmune disease. You must be so frustrated. ... | |
| can i develop lupus later in life | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My beautiful sister just recently pass away from this horrible disease. She was diagnosis with ... A: I am sorry about the loss of your sister. It has to hit you like a ton of bricks. The stress and ... | |
| lupus after endometriosis? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: As I approached and went through any easy menopause after endometriosis my health improved. However ... A: You are not crazy and you are not fabricating symptoms. The stress of your parents plight woke up ... | |
| ALL THIS BLOODWORK, CAN IT STILL BE LUPUS? | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Last year out of NOWHERE I began having horrible muscle/joint pain. EVERY muscle! Calves, thighs, ... A: When you wrote me you told me ALL of those tests came back negative. This would make me suspect ... | |
| HELP PLEASE | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have SLE and ADHD, and ulcertive colitis, anxity, fibromialgia, chrones disease raynods, & I am ... A: (((ASHLEY))))) Are you sure you are not my twin sister? I too have ADHD SLE, Crohn's fibromyalgia, ... | |
| ALL THIS BLOODWORK, CAN IT STILL BE LUPUS? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Last year out of NOWHERE I began having horrible muscle/joint pain. EVERY muscle! Calves, thighs, ... A: You are in a bind!!!! You certainly could have had drug induced Lupus. Also it was written by the ... | |
| unexplained symptoms | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: symptons,burning skin and shocks all over body.cold,hot sensations,extreme anxiety,girdle sensation ... A: WOW LANA: First I want you to breathe! You are not crazy! You are not going to die! You are ... | |
| Positive ANA 1:1280 With High RNP Antibodies And No Answers! | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Our son is 11 years old. He was born 3 months premature at 1 lb. 13 oz., he had a rough start at ... A: May I put this bluntly, YOUR SON's DOCTOR IS A QUACK! Your son is NOT crazy, You are not Crazy! The ... | |
| low white blood cell | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a white blood count of 2.14 and my platelets is 183 is this low as i have lupus? A: How is my new friend from the UK! I want to begin by thanking you for writing me. I am sorry I tok ... | |
| Scleroderma | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: i tested Ana-61,anti dsdna--7.5 Anti Rnp-7.6 and skin Biopsy test report is Scleroderma.ANA..Anti ... A: WOW! A letter all the way from Bangladesh that is an honor! Just to let you know I am not a doctor. ... | |
| my sister | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: about 4 years ago my sister became very ill. she had bad breathing an then all of a sudden she ... A: Kristina: GOD BLESS YOU FOR CARING FOR YOUR SISTER! GOD IS WITH YOU! ALL though you cant see it. ... | |
| Utircaria, Angiodemia and lupus | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been having swells and hives for a year now, my immunologist dx was autoimmune urticaria, but ... A: You have a very interesting situation. You must be absolutely frustrated, scared and confused. The ... | |
| Lupus and psych symptoms | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible for lupus to cause change in a persons attitude and personality? Can lupus make you ... A: YES! Absolutely Lupus affects the brain! Dr. Sydney Walker in his Book “A Dose of Sanity” talks ... | |
| Sjogren test | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My wife had the following test results: SJOGREN'S AB (SS-A) 2.5 H , <1.0 AI Interpretation ... A: Hello How are you! Sorry i took so long to get back to you. It seems like they are checking your ... | |
| Scleroderma and Sjogren's | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 17, soon to be 18 in a few months. When she was 12 she was diagnosed with ... A: Margaret: Thanks for all your warm compliments. YES! Fatigue is a heralded symptom of Lupus. ... | |
| Spleen | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My question is not directly about Lupus, but there seems to be no experts in the chronic pain ... A: I am sorry I am not able to answer that question. I am not a doctor and the spleen is a very delect ... | |
| dsDNA | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I saw your post on allexperts and thought I'd email you. We need patients to donate who have high ... A: What organization do you belong to? What is the Antibody used for? My readers and I need this ... | |
| positive ANA / sjogrens SSA | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a positive ANA / SSA with RA negative. I haven't been told that it is lupus,but I would like ... A: I am sorry I took so long to get back to you. I can't imagine how much you been suffering. You are ... | |
| Scleroderma and Sjogren's | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 17, soon to be 18 in a few months. When she was 12 she was diagnosed with ... A: Happy New Year and God bless you and your daughter! It seems like the two of you have gone through ... | |
| Anti-phospholi[id syndrome and surgery | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Recently I had to have a kidney biopsy completed. Before the surgery, I had to go off of my coumadin ... A: Lisa: First let me begin by saying happy healthy New Year to you! If certainly anyone needs their ... | |
| skin rash | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a thyroid problem (underactive) also perniuos anemia, gout and high blood pressure. My GP has ... A: Dave: Thanks so much for giving me such wonderful feedback and for nominating me for volunteer of ... | |
| Heading into Lupus territory? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: 41yr old female: I have been being monitored annually for potential auto-immune disease for almost ... A: I am hanging in there. I have a lot going on now with Christmas coming, trying to get started ... | |
| skin rash | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a thyroid problem (underactive) also perniuos anemia, gout and high blood pressure. My GP has ... A: WOW! You have a lot going on right now! I am sorry to see you are going through this. It is ... | |
| Lupus and vitamin D | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had lupus for a few years, I'm now 28. I went in to have my normal blood work, which I do ... A: I am so sorry I took so long to get back to you. I got a lot going on right now and I am a bit of a ... | |
| i have lupus | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Positive ANA & Anti dsDNA | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Positive ANA & Anti dsDNA | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SLE Mental Disorder | 9/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Malar Rash? Anti-centromere pattern | 9/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus! and Diabetes | 9/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| LUPUS CAN IT MAKE YOU GO CRAZY? | 9/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Low CRP AND ESR | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SLE, colitis, mental illness? | 9/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| LUPUS CAN IT MAKE YOU GO CRAZY? | 9/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tyramine | 9/8/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Do I have lupus or just rheumatoid arthritis? | 9/7/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Loosing my hair | 8/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| DsDna and Lupus | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus and Plaquenil | 8/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| DsDna and Lupus | 8/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ANA titer 1:640 | 8/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| fava beans | 8/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus!! | 8/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus!! | 8/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| daughter with JRA may have lupus | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus!! | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Can lupus kill someone? A: WOW! IS THAT A VERY SMALL BUT MIGHTY QUESTION! Yes Lupus can kill. Lupus can cause strokes, ... | |
| lupus | 8/4/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| daughter with JRA may have lupus | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| LUPUS | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus | 7/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| my 9 yr old daughter who's been very sick | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lupus sle mixed ctd sjogerns | 6/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus Questions | 6/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus Questions | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| maybe Lupus | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| SJOGRENSAB, Anti-SS-A/SS-B | 5/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| neuropsychiatric symptons of lupus and divorce | 5/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| blood test | 5/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| neuropsychiatric symptons of lupus and divorce | 5/10/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Lupus or something else | 5/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus or something else | 5/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Significance of a worsening titer? | 5/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lupus Bloodwork inconclusive,,,pls help me sort this out | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| positive for sle lupus sjogerns | 4/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| symptoms | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Recent bloodwork - the following are all the items that came back either low or high: CRP-11.9 ... A: I received your letter and Iam sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Your blood work shows a ... | |
| Lupus and mental health symptoms | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I just read your reply to Micki. I have been experiencing so many of the same problems and coming up ... A: YOU ARE NOT CRAZY! YOU ARE NOT INSANE! YOU HAVE PHYSICAL PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me get that ... | |
| Lab test Results and Autoimmune Disease | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Lab Tests - anti nuclear blood tesT Hello D ear CINTHEA.Please tell me what the following test ... A: I do not know if this is your first letter or your second one but it includes a lot more information ... | |
| lab tests are so frustarating | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My doctor is testing me for an autoimmune disease and one test came back positive and one came back ... A: Autoimmunity seems to be a very popular topic. I have had numerous emails all asking for the same ... | |
| New Tampa Bay resident needs Clinic | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine is on the verge of moving to Florida, he has been diagnosed for many ... A: Can I go with him? I live in the Poconos where it is damp cold and miserable right now. I need ... | |
| in the process of being diagnosed | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am seventeen almost eighteen years old and I am in the early process of being tested for ... A: KIM: Hello I am sorry I took so long to get back to you. I care I really do. It is just that ... | |
| do i have lupus ? | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: my ? is i had a normal ana first one done but an abnormal c3 level along with b12 dificiency i have ... A: GOD BLESS YOU! Any one who is willing to donate a kidney to their mom deserves my love and deepest ... | |
| LUPUS AN NEUROPSYCH SYMPTOMS | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: maybe you can give me an answer FOR FEELING SO SICK ALL THE TIME.I AM SO TIRED ALL THE TIME.I AM ON ... A: Wow!!! When I read your symptoms I can tell you are definitely suffering. A lot of what you ... | |
| Lupus and Advocating for Yourself | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My 20 year old daughter had a positive result for an ANA blood test. The advice nurse who gave my ... A: Hello! I really wish that I did not have to read letters like yours in 2009. It is letters like ... | |
| Native Americans and Lupus | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: anti ds dna ab qn 4 antinuclear atibodies direct 427 ssa 427 ssb 152 i was told along time ago ... A: Hello! How are you? Thanks for writing me I Hope I can help. I reas your note and saw your lab ... | |
| Lupus and Hair loss can it be prevented? | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: my name is Bailey and I'm 16 years old. My doctors think I have lupus and I'm getting tested for it ... A: I am sorry to see that you have not been feeling good. Hair loss is a symptom of Lupus but it is ... | |
| hair loss in lupus | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm a young mom, and have been suffering diffuse-type hairloss for 2 1/2 years. Last year I also ... A: Hello my new Aussie friend. How is everything down under? Thanks for all yoyur wonderful ... | |
| thanks for your info in your lupus response | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: wow Cynthia, my good friend has had Lupus since she was 17 and is now 33. She has been on prednizone ... A: I believe in miracle and yes I believe in God! I have seen so many things in my life that it would ... | |
| hair loss in lupus | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm a young mom, and have been suffering diffuse-type hairloss for 2 1/2 years. Last year I also ... A: My Dear Sweet Maria: I am not the timeliest with my responses but I do care! I apologize for not ... | |
| Anti-cardiolipin , Anti-coagulant tests | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: my anti phospholipid is 2.6 .my anti cardiolipin is 1.6 and my lupus anti bady coagolant is 30 is it ... A: Let me begin by telling you that you are going to be alright. The tests you describe are ... | |
| Lupus and exercise | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: IS THERE AN EXCERSISE PROGRAM THAT IS SAFE FOR LUPUS PATIENTS AND IF SO WHERE CAN I FIND ONE A: YOU ARE A SMART MAN! Many individuals shy away from even the thought of exercise because, lupus ... | |
| plaquenil | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: i suffer from ra/lupus ive been taking presidone but my sugar has been very high so the doctor has ... A: It is not uncommon for people to have concerns about the medication they are taking for any ... | |
| Alopecia Areata and ANA Titer | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My niece is 16 yrs. old and is loosing her hair. She was referred to dermatologist and was ... A: Let me begin by telling you that Alopecia Areata IS an Autoiimune disease. When a person develops ... | |
| ANA test | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Does a Lupus patients ANA test always need to show positive...even in remission? Or does it only ... A: This is an excellent question and one that baffles even the most seasoned rheumatologist. I am one ... | |
| Lupus flare or flu lingering? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently went to my family doctor because I was feeling terrible after having my son. My symtoms ... A: I am sorry you are not feeling good. Congratulations on the birth of your boy. Pregnancy is a ... | |
| Childhood Lupus and Genetics | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Lupus runs in my family on my father's side. My aunt had it and my younger sister has it. She was ... A: You ask excellent questions!!!! I am sorry it took me a month to get back to you. Your question ... | |
| Lupus and Low Platelets | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: i have sle, 6 years now, and i have always had a drop in platlets when i flare, i have never had a ... A: SANDEE if you feel this sick and your platelets are that low you should have been admitted to a ... | |
| A Few Things | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female currently experiencing a few strange symptoms and worried. Every once in ... A: I do care and want to help you the best I can. Be re-assured I know what you are going through I ... | |
| lupus and crest disease | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: also if you have had a auto amune blood test for lupus that came back negative twice mean you have ... A: Hello! I hope this letter finds you okay. Let me begin by thanking you for writing to me and ... | |
| Can low-grade lupus make you have the same symptons as lupus? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: HI I WAS Dianoised wiht low grade lupus i really be sick all the time sometimes i cant get out ... A: Jennifer: First I need to know what you mean by "low grade" lupus? Does this mean a lupus that ... | |
| Flu or flare? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Finally a Lupus expert! I've had SLE for 8 years now (after birth of my daughter) and have been in ... A: I am not a doctor. I am not a nurse but I care deeply about people and I have Lupus myself. I try ... | |
| Anti-dsDNA | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with lupus,RA and discovered I was pregnant in august. In my Lab results My ... A: Let me begin by telling you that Hashimoto's is autoimmune and is seen alot with all types of ... | |
| Trying to find answers | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female and am just trying to figure out what could be going on. I went to my PCP ... A: • Dear Allison: • • Let me begin by apologizing for taking so long to respond to your email. I do ... | |
| Anti-dsDNA | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with lupus,RA and discovered I was pregnant in august. In my Lab results My ... A: Hello! Congratulations on your pregnancy! How are things going for you? I bet you’re pretty excited ... | |
| just found out i might have lupus | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: just found out i might have lupus my hands look like the have blisters and bruises on the and the ... A: Let me begin by telling you that it is going to be okay. Be diagnosed with anything at first is ... | |
| Lupus | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been sick for almost four years now I have seen 2 immunologists and one rheumatologist. My ... A: Let me begin by saying YOU ARE NOT CRAZY!!!!!! Sorry but that line cannot be used anymore. YOUR ... | |
| ana titer | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Over the last two years my ana titer tests have been: positive 1620 positive 1320 positive speckled ... A: Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Lupus can never be cured BUT it can go in and out of remission. It ... | |
| C-reactive Protein test - definitive? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if my questions are ones you can answer but I'm not sure what to do next, or if there ... A: BRANDI: Let me begin by saying to you that there are no 100 % definitive tests for Lupus. Lupus ... | |
| high ANA, anticentromere pattern | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16-year-old son with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. After more than a year of becoming ... A: Let me begin by telling you that I am not a doctor, so all my experience is based on my own personal ... | |
Cynthia Donlan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am comfortable answering questions about Systemic Lupus, diagnosis , lab results. Coping strategies.. I am not as comfortable answering questions about medications and interreactions.
Experience
I am a woman who suffers with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus along with other autoimmune phenomenon. I am the Lower County Representwtive for the Lupus Foundation of PA, I am also the local support group facilitator.
Organizations
Lupus Foundation OF PA
Publications
I have been on several local talk shows discussing lupus. I have had a few articles published in Lupus Foundation of PA Newsletter. My story was published in the Platelet Foundation of America book on ITP a few years ago and I am always having articles in our local papers.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from College Misericordia and Masters of Science degree in Special Education from Bloomsburg University
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