http://www.sarcoidconnection.com/SarcConnIntro2.html
Very interesting blog with info on sarcoidosis and fibromyalgia.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7964859/21097415
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7964859/21097415
Social Security Disability - Sarcoidosis
Social Security Disability - Sarcoidosis
Friday, July 30, 2010
http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com/rfc_forms.html
The key to any Social Security Disability or SSI claim is a form called the Residual Functional Capacity or Ability to do Work Related Activity form.
These are also known as RFC forms. Whether you are trying to get Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income the SSDI RFC forms and SSI RFC forms are the same. Treating doctor Residual Functional Capacity forms are the most affective RFC forms to use.
I can not stress enough the importance of getting your doctors to fill out these forms. These forms will show your doctor's opinion of your limitations from your medical conditions. Many people think that if you have a note from your doctor that says you are disabled that it is enough for you to get Social Security Disability. This is wrong in fact a short statement that you are disabled is practically useless in an SSDI or SSI claim. Social Security wants to know how your condition prevents you from working and the best way to show this is through a well explained RFC. What I mean by well explained is the RFC should not only include your limitations but an explanation of why you are limited in those areas. To get an RFC you can email me or contact your local Social Security Office. You can also download a simple physical and mental RFC on the right side of the page. There are two main types of RFCs and many other RFCs for specific conditions. I will discuss the two main types.
The first is a physical RFC. These are used to help determine how your condition physically limits you. There is usually categories with boxes to check that show your limitations. After a series of these the form will usually ask for the medical or clinical findings that support your doctor's conclusions. For example: One question will be are lifting and carrying affected by the claimants impairment? Occasionally ( very little up to 1/3 of 8 hour work day) less than 10 lbs, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, 100 lbs or more. Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of 8 hour work day) less than 10 lbs, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, 100 lbs or more. Your doctor will check off which lifting limitation applies to you. Your doctor will have a series of other questions like this in different areas of functioning as well. The form will ask after each set of questions about the medical or clinical findings that support his assessment. You can download a physical RFC on this page.
The second is a mental RFC. This will help determine how a psychiatric condition limits you. This form is set up similar to the physical RFC except your the questions are different and the check mark boxes are different. There will be a series of questions like the following: Ability to carry out very short and simple instructions? There will then be a series of boxes like no limitations, slight limitation, moderate limitation, marked limitation, and extreme limitation. Again Social Security will ask after a series of these type questions what is the medical support for these findings.
So why do you need these? Because whether you are disabled or not will be based on how your medical conditions limit you. These forms show your doctors opinion of just that. Another reason you need them is because if you don't have them from your doctor I can assure you Social Security will have some filled out by Social Security consultative doctors and other Social Security employees. Do you want to rely on what they say your limitations are?
RFC Physical
RFC Mental
If you decide you want a lawyer to help with your claim or just want a free consultation please consider me (Karl Kazmierczak, Esq.). You can also call me at 1-877-527-5529.
These are also known as RFC forms. Whether you are trying to get Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income the SSDI RFC forms and SSI RFC forms are the same. Treating doctor Residual Functional Capacity forms are the most affective RFC forms to use.
I can not stress enough the importance of getting your doctors to fill out these forms. These forms will show your doctor's opinion of your limitations from your medical conditions. Many people think that if you have a note from your doctor that says you are disabled that it is enough for you to get Social Security Disability. This is wrong in fact a short statement that you are disabled is practically useless in an SSDI or SSI claim. Social Security wants to know how your condition prevents you from working and the best way to show this is through a well explained RFC. What I mean by well explained is the RFC should not only include your limitations but an explanation of why you are limited in those areas. To get an RFC you can email me or contact your local Social Security Office. You can also download a simple physical and mental RFC on the right side of the page. There are two main types of RFCs and many other RFCs for specific conditions. I will discuss the two main types.
The first is a physical RFC. These are used to help determine how your condition physically limits you. There is usually categories with boxes to check that show your limitations. After a series of these the form will usually ask for the medical or clinical findings that support your doctor's conclusions. For example: One question will be are lifting and carrying affected by the claimants impairment? Occasionally ( very little up to 1/3 of 8 hour work day) less than 10 lbs, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, 100 lbs or more. Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of 8 hour work day) less than 10 lbs, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, 100 lbs or more. Your doctor will check off which lifting limitation applies to you. Your doctor will have a series of other questions like this in different areas of functioning as well. The form will ask after each set of questions about the medical or clinical findings that support his assessment. You can download a physical RFC on this page.
The second is a mental RFC. This will help determine how a psychiatric condition limits you. This form is set up similar to the physical RFC except your the questions are different and the check mark boxes are different. There will be a series of questions like the following: Ability to carry out very short and simple instructions? There will then be a series of boxes like no limitations, slight limitation, moderate limitation, marked limitation, and extreme limitation. Again Social Security will ask after a series of these type questions what is the medical support for these findings.
So why do you need these? Because whether you are disabled or not will be based on how your medical conditions limit you. These forms show your doctors opinion of just that. Another reason you need them is because if you don't have them from your doctor I can assure you Social Security will have some filled out by Social Security consultative doctors and other Social Security employees. Do you want to rely on what they say your limitations are?
RFC Physical
RFC Mental
If you decide you want a lawyer to help with your claim or just want a free consultation please consider me (Karl Kazmierczak, Esq.). You can also call me at 1-877-527-5529.
http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com/medical_listings.html
1.00 Musculoskeletal System
2.00 Special Senses and Speech
3.00 Respiratory System
4.00 Cardiovascular System
5.00 Digestive System
6.00 Genitourinary System
7.00 Hematological Disorders
8.00 Skin Disorders
9.00 Endocrine System
10.00 Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems
11.00 Neurological
12.00 Mental Disorders
13.00 Malignant Neoplastic Disease
14.00 Immune System
I have already mentioned this but it is worth repeating that your medical condition does not have to be listed above in one of the categories for you to be found disabled. You must learn the Social Security Administration's five step process that determines disability to know when and how this list of disabilities comes into play in an SSD or SSI case (This is step 3). In other words, this is not a full list of disabling impairments. In fact, you can be found disabled for almost any medical condition that causes severe functional limitations. In some cases, a medical condition or combination of medical conditions that is not listed above can still be found to equal one of the listed impairments. This may happen if a doctor explains that your medical condition is similar to a listed impairment and that you are just as limited as someone who meets the listing for that other condition. This is rare, but can happen if explained in detail by a doctor as to why your condition equals a listing and which one. Even if SSA determines you do not meet or equal a listed impairment this does not mean you lost your claim, you simply go on to the next step in the determination process. Keep in mind I do my best to keep these up to date and accurate but these listings change and you should always check the SSA website for possible updates to the listed impairments. I should also mention the SSA medical listing of impairments is also called the Blue Book.
2.00 Special Senses and Speech
3.00 Respiratory System
4.00 Cardiovascular System
5.00 Digestive System
6.00 Genitourinary System
7.00 Hematological Disorders
8.00 Skin Disorders
9.00 Endocrine System
10.00 Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems
11.00 Neurological
12.00 Mental Disorders
13.00 Malignant Neoplastic Disease
14.00 Immune System
I have already mentioned this but it is worth repeating that your medical condition does not have to be listed above in one of the categories for you to be found disabled. You must learn the Social Security Administration's five step process that determines disability to know when and how this list of disabilities comes into play in an SSD or SSI case (This is step 3). In other words, this is not a full list of disabling impairments. In fact, you can be found disabled for almost any medical condition that causes severe functional limitations. In some cases, a medical condition or combination of medical conditions that is not listed above can still be found to equal one of the listed impairments. This may happen if a doctor explains that your medical condition is similar to a listed impairment and that you are just as limited as someone who meets the listing for that other condition. This is rare, but can happen if explained in detail by a doctor as to why your condition equals a listing and which one. Even if SSA determines you do not meet or equal a listed impairment this does not mean you lost your claim, you simply go on to the next step in the determination process. Keep in mind I do my best to keep these up to date and accurate but these listings change and you should always check the SSA website for possible updates to the listed impairments. I should also mention the SSA medical listing of impairments is also called the Blue Book.
http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com/sarcoidosis_social_security_disability.html
This page will discuss Sarcoidosis as it impacts a Social Security Disability or SSI claim. I will explain what Sarcoidosis is, its symptoms and how the limitations from the condition can show an individual is disabled. If you have this condition you are probably frustrated by how little people know about the disease. I have handled many of these cases and if you have any questions call me at 1-877-527-5529.
Sarcoidosis is tiny lumps of cells or granulomas that can be found in many different organs of the body. These groups of cells can cause organ dysfunction.
This condition can occur anywhere in the body. It is most frequently seen in the lymph nodes and lungs. It is also commonly found in liver, eyes and skin. It is sometimes seen but less frequently in the other organs of the body such as brain, joints, heart, nerves, bones and many other places. Sarcoidosis can be active at times and inactive at other times. When the condition is active the cells are growing and when inactive they stop growing or can even get smaller. During the active phase it can produce scaring of the affected organ which may not go away during the inactive phase. The damage from having this condition varies greatly from little to no affect on an individual to progressive debilitating problems with the affected area. This medical condition can be treated but there is no known way to prevent it. In some cases can result in death due to damage of vital organs. Although this disease involves the growth of cells it is not a form of cancer. They are not quite sure what cause the condition but it is believed to be related to genetics and the immune system.
The limitations on an individual that are relevant to a Social Security Disability claimant are vast and depend on what body part the condition has affected. If it is affecting the lungs it can cause shortness of breath and pain in chest. Lymph Nodes can become swollen. In the eyes it can affect vision, light sensitivity, pain and burning. On the skin it can cause sores, bumps and discoloration. In joints it can cause pain, swelling, loss of motion. This is just a short list of some common symptoms but because the condition can affect almost any body organ the different types of symptoms and limitations from those symptoms are vast and too extensive to cover all of them here. There are also some total body symptoms that are common like fatigue, weight loss, and feeling ill.
Because Sarcoidosis can affect so many different areas of the body many times people with this condition are found disabled by equaling a listing of another condition. For example if sarcoidosis is affecting the joints they may be found to equal the listing for arthritis. It is important if you have this condition and are seeking Social Security Disability or SSI that you keep this in mind and look at the medical listing of impairments of the area of the body which your condition is affecting to see if your symptoms and limitation closely resemble those found in a given listing. If you think it might show the listing to your doctor and ask his or her opinion.
Even if you don't equal one of the listings you should have your doctor fill out an RFC or report which describes your limitations. The many different possible combination of limitations in someone with severe sarcoid can be enough to show one can not work. It is also not uncommon for someone with this chronic condition to suffer from depression and the limitations from this can further support your claim for disability. To understand how SSA determines if you are disabled for SSDI or SSI.
Sarcoidosis is tiny lumps of cells or granulomas that can be found in many different organs of the body. These groups of cells can cause organ dysfunction.
This condition can occur anywhere in the body. It is most frequently seen in the lymph nodes and lungs. It is also commonly found in liver, eyes and skin. It is sometimes seen but less frequently in the other organs of the body such as brain, joints, heart, nerves, bones and many other places. Sarcoidosis can be active at times and inactive at other times. When the condition is active the cells are growing and when inactive they stop growing or can even get smaller. During the active phase it can produce scaring of the affected organ which may not go away during the inactive phase. The damage from having this condition varies greatly from little to no affect on an individual to progressive debilitating problems with the affected area. This medical condition can be treated but there is no known way to prevent it. In some cases can result in death due to damage of vital organs. Although this disease involves the growth of cells it is not a form of cancer. They are not quite sure what cause the condition but it is believed to be related to genetics and the immune system.
The limitations on an individual that are relevant to a Social Security Disability claimant are vast and depend on what body part the condition has affected. If it is affecting the lungs it can cause shortness of breath and pain in chest. Lymph Nodes can become swollen. In the eyes it can affect vision, light sensitivity, pain and burning. On the skin it can cause sores, bumps and discoloration. In joints it can cause pain, swelling, loss of motion. This is just a short list of some common symptoms but because the condition can affect almost any body organ the different types of symptoms and limitations from those symptoms are vast and too extensive to cover all of them here. There are also some total body symptoms that are common like fatigue, weight loss, and feeling ill.
Because Sarcoidosis can affect so many different areas of the body many times people with this condition are found disabled by equaling a listing of another condition. For example if sarcoidosis is affecting the joints they may be found to equal the listing for arthritis. It is important if you have this condition and are seeking Social Security Disability or SSI that you keep this in mind and look at the medical listing of impairments of the area of the body which your condition is affecting to see if your symptoms and limitation closely resemble those found in a given listing. If you think it might show the listing to your doctor and ask his or her opinion.
Even if you don't equal one of the listings you should have your doctor fill out an RFC or report which describes your limitations. The many different possible combination of limitations in someone with severe sarcoid can be enough to show one can not work. It is also not uncommon for someone with this chronic condition to suffer from depression and the limitations from this can further support your claim for disability. To understand how SSA determines if you are disabled for SSDI or SSI.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/condition.clinic/lupus.html?iref=allsearch
LUPUS
D E S C R I P T I O N
There are two forms of lupus: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). SLE is an autoimmune disorder. SLE and DLE can share the sign of a facial rash, which sometimes causes confusion in diagnosis, but that's about the only thing they have in common. As their names indicate, SLE is a systemic disease, affecting many systems of the body, while DLE causes only the discoid, or round, skin lesions, which are usually confined to the face. It's not clear what causes either condition.
R I S K
Ninety percent of lupus cases occur in women, especially those between the ages of 15 and 55. SLE is about three times more common in African-American women than it is in those of European ancestry. Women of Chinese heritage are also commonly affected. Having another autoimmune condition puts one at a greater risk for SLE.
S Y M P T O M S
Approximately half of SLE patients have a scaly, red facial rash, the classic "butterfly rash," named for its shape across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. A facial rash with discoid lesions is the extent of DLE's symptoms. SLE patients may have rashes on many other parts of the body as well as arthritis; fatigue; hair loss; swollen lymph glands; kidney, lung, or heart problems and sensitivity to light, among other symptoms. Rashes in both SLE and DLE may flare up or fade away at various intervals.
T R E A T M E N T
DLE patients should wear hats to protect against the sun and use a good sunscreen. A doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid cream. In severe, exceptional cases a drug called hydroxychloroquine may be used; this medication may sometimes cause side effects of visual impairment and nausea.
SLE is treated symptomatically with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen for joint pain and fever, and corticosteroid therapy for kidney or heart disease and other serious complications. Hydroxychloroquine or immunosuppressive drugs may work to good effect on joint pain and skin lesions that don't respond to anti-inflammatory drugs.
P R E V E N T I O N
Unfortunately, there is not much one can do to prevent lupus in either form. The causes of lupus are still under investigation, and may include immunologic, genetic, hormonal and infectious factors, though certain pharmaceutical drugs have also been implicated. Flare-ups of the skin rash can be prevented, to some extent, by staying out of the sun.
WebMD terms and conditions.
D E S C R I P T I O N
There are two forms of lupus: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). SLE is an autoimmune disorder. SLE and DLE can share the sign of a facial rash, which sometimes causes confusion in diagnosis, but that's about the only thing they have in common. As their names indicate, SLE is a systemic disease, affecting many systems of the body, while DLE causes only the discoid, or round, skin lesions, which are usually confined to the face. It's not clear what causes either condition.
R I S K
Ninety percent of lupus cases occur in women, especially those between the ages of 15 and 55. SLE is about three times more common in African-American women than it is in those of European ancestry. Women of Chinese heritage are also commonly affected. Having another autoimmune condition puts one at a greater risk for SLE.
S Y M P T O M S
Approximately half of SLE patients have a scaly, red facial rash, the classic "butterfly rash," named for its shape across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. A facial rash with discoid lesions is the extent of DLE's symptoms. SLE patients may have rashes on many other parts of the body as well as arthritis; fatigue; hair loss; swollen lymph glands; kidney, lung, or heart problems and sensitivity to light, among other symptoms. Rashes in both SLE and DLE may flare up or fade away at various intervals.
T R E A T M E N T
DLE patients should wear hats to protect against the sun and use a good sunscreen. A doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid cream. In severe, exceptional cases a drug called hydroxychloroquine may be used; this medication may sometimes cause side effects of visual impairment and nausea.
SLE is treated symptomatically with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen for joint pain and fever, and corticosteroid therapy for kidney or heart disease and other serious complications. Hydroxychloroquine or immunosuppressive drugs may work to good effect on joint pain and skin lesions that don't respond to anti-inflammatory drugs.
P R E V E N T I O N
Unfortunately, there is not much one can do to prevent lupus in either form. The causes of lupus are still under investigation, and may include immunologic, genetic, hormonal and infectious factors, though certain pharmaceutical drugs have also been implicated. Flare-ups of the skin rash can be prevented, to some extent, by staying out of the sun.
WebMD terms and conditions.
When You Have Fibromyalgia & Lupus
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lupus+symptoms#focal=768d91763b6601f6d69cfc00c9b8ec6d&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fz.about.com%2Fd%2Fchronicfatigue%2F1%2F0%2F3%2F0%2F-%2F-%2Flupus158x170.jpg
This article has a really good example of the Butterfly Rash seen with Lupus.
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Fibromyalgia and lupus are very similar-seeming illnesses that frequently go together. They share many of the same symptoms (pain, fatigue, brain fog), they're both marked by flare-ups and remissions, and they're both hard to diagnose. They're each frequently diagnosed as the other, and lupus appears to make you predisposed to fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, however, doesn't seem to increase your odds of getting lupus.
Even though the symptoms are so similar, what's going on in your body is different. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, while fibromyalgia is a neurological condition that's not associated with inflammation. Lupus can attack your organs, while fibromyalgia can't. These problems require different treatments, so misdiagnosis can be dangerous to your health.
While fibromyalgia doesn't make you more likely to contract lupus, you have the same risk as anyone else. It's a good idea to be familiar with the symptoms, especially those that are distinct from fibromyalgia, such as the butterfly rash and possibly bald patches on the scalp.
This article has a really good example of the Butterfly Rash seen with Lupus.
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Fibromyalgia and lupus are very similar-seeming illnesses that frequently go together. They share many of the same symptoms (pain, fatigue, brain fog), they're both marked by flare-ups and remissions, and they're both hard to diagnose. They're each frequently diagnosed as the other, and lupus appears to make you predisposed to fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, however, doesn't seem to increase your odds of getting lupus.
Even though the symptoms are so similar, what's going on in your body is different. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, while fibromyalgia is a neurological condition that's not associated with inflammation. Lupus can attack your organs, while fibromyalgia can't. These problems require different treatments, so misdiagnosis can be dangerous to your health.
While fibromyalgia doesn't make you more likely to contract lupus, you have the same risk as anyone else. It's a good idea to be familiar with the symptoms, especially those that are distinct from fibromyalgia, such as the butterfly rash and possibly bald patches on the scalp.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/showthread.php?t=13219
[I found this post on a forum about lupus... http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/showthread.php?t=13219 ] People with a hypersensitive nervous and immune system get the Lupus Diagnosis.
My aunt was a Lupus patient and always suffered with allergies. We were very ignorant of the mayor factor that allergies are on Lupus patients.
A lupus patient can be allergic to chemicals, essential nutrients and
weather, foods (proteins) and climate changes.
Rashes, muscle pain, organ inflammation and organ fatigue happen to many people who are suffering from hidden allergies. They are also the hallmark of Lupus.
I believe that many Lupus patients are allergic to vitamins. It sounds crazy but I knew my aunt and she had the typical symptoms of Vitamin B complex defficiency- I don't think she absorbed the supplements.
I had bad generalized organ inflammation 3 months ago. My liver had bad inflammation w/o an infection because my body was building up toxins.
*Every time I ate protein I would get bad muscle pain all over- specially turkey dark meat gave me "the flu" for 5 days at a time. All that triptophane was hurting me bad.
Since then I discovered my allergies and I am clearing them successfully.
The body produces toxins as a mechanism of defense from harmless substances, that's where the dysfunction prevails and the body wears out.
I was asked to take the test so see if I have Lupus because of this terrible health crisis I am recovering from. I have not done it yet but plan to do it sometime this year, since my Aunt had it.
I decided to go on the wholistic path- which I recommend you to do in combination with your current action plan.
I managed to reverse my nutritional allergies and deficiencies, my organ inflammation, organ fatigue and toxic overload 30% in one month with NAET in spite of the huge side effects that I suffered from the use of drugs, bad diet, a strep infection, and mold exposure.
My doctor of Wholistic medicine explained that when old folks with arthritis say something like " it is going to rain, I can feel it in my bones" - can be a manifestation of an "allergy" to barometric changes. This can now be corrected permanently 90% of the time with NAET.
Please find a great doctor of oriental medicine who practices NAET- be tested with him/her for all allergies to food, environment, heat, cold, wind, humidity, all nutrients, all chemicals, etc. Also try Reiki- because it helps the body to heal.
A Licensed Acupuncturist/herbalist can safely help you flush all toxins that get accumulated in your tissues and joins and break energy blockages that may affect organs.
So much to do-
Wish you success.
Sincerely,
Maribel.
My aunt was a Lupus patient and always suffered with allergies. We were very ignorant of the mayor factor that allergies are on Lupus patients.
A lupus patient can be allergic to chemicals, essential nutrients and
weather, foods (proteins) and climate changes.
Rashes, muscle pain, organ inflammation and organ fatigue happen to many people who are suffering from hidden allergies. They are also the hallmark of Lupus.
I believe that many Lupus patients are allergic to vitamins. It sounds crazy but I knew my aunt and she had the typical symptoms of Vitamin B complex defficiency- I don't think she absorbed the supplements.
I had bad generalized organ inflammation 3 months ago. My liver had bad inflammation w/o an infection because my body was building up toxins.
*Every time I ate protein I would get bad muscle pain all over- specially turkey dark meat gave me "the flu" for 5 days at a time. All that triptophane was hurting me bad.
Since then I discovered my allergies and I am clearing them successfully.
The body produces toxins as a mechanism of defense from harmless substances, that's where the dysfunction prevails and the body wears out.
I was asked to take the test so see if I have Lupus because of this terrible health crisis I am recovering from. I have not done it yet but plan to do it sometime this year, since my Aunt had it.
I decided to go on the wholistic path- which I recommend you to do in combination with your current action plan.
I managed to reverse my nutritional allergies and deficiencies, my organ inflammation, organ fatigue and toxic overload 30% in one month with NAET in spite of the huge side effects that I suffered from the use of drugs, bad diet, a strep infection, and mold exposure.
My doctor of Wholistic medicine explained that when old folks with arthritis say something like " it is going to rain, I can feel it in my bones" - can be a manifestation of an "allergy" to barometric changes. This can now be corrected permanently 90% of the time with NAET.
Please find a great doctor of oriental medicine who practices NAET- be tested with him/her for all allergies to food, environment, heat, cold, wind, humidity, all nutrients, all chemicals, etc. Also try Reiki- because it helps the body to heal.
A Licensed Acupuncturist/herbalist can safely help you flush all toxins that get accumulated in your tissues and joins and break energy blockages that may affect organs.
So much to do-
Wish you success.
Sincerely,
Maribel.
the top 10 misdiagnosed diseases
Lupus misdiagnosis: Lupus was cited by Reader's Digest as one of the top 10 misdiagnosed diseases. In the article entitled "10 Diseases Doctors Miss", the 10 diseases mentioned were hepatitis C, lupus, celiac disease, hemochromatosis, aneurysm, Lyme disease, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), chlamydia, and sleep apnea.
source: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/misdiag.htm
source: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/misdiag.htm
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/symptoms.htm
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lupus includes the 121 symptoms listed below:
Some of the most common symptoms are:
Vague symptoms
Extreme fatigue
Malaise
Unexplained fever
Chills
Arthritis
Joint pains
Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases
Kidney problems
Hair loss
Chest pain on deep breaths
Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases
Swelling
Swollen glands
Skin symptoms
Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose
Rash on cheeks and nose
Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun
Mouth sores
Nasal sores
Finger rash
Rash on palms
Arthritis (joint problems)
Joint pain
Swollen joints
Arthritis of one joint
Arthritis of multiple joints
Kidney problems
Kidney inflammation (nephritis)
Proteinuria
Ankle swelling
Neurological disorders
Headaches
Dizziness
Memory problems
Trouble thinking
Vision problems
Peripheral neuropathies
Sensory neuropathy
Seizures
Transverse myelitis
Paralysis
Stroke
Behavioral symptoms
Personality changes
Depression
Psychological problems
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Mania
Schizophrenia
Raynaud's phenomenon - see symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon:
Finger numbness
Cold sensitivity in fingers
Fever
Weight loss
Hair loss
Fatigue
Aching
Weakness
Anemia
Abdominal discomfort
Chest pain from deep breaths
Pleurisy
Abdominal pain
Episodic flares and remissions
Poor finger circulation
Poor toe circulation
Leg swelling
Swelling around eyes
Repeated miscarriages
Pleuritis
Pleurisy
Vasculitis
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Cardiovascular disease
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged lymph nodes
Patchy hair loss
Brain symptoms
Anorexia
Migratory joint pain
Intermittent abdominal pleuritic pain
Rapid breathing
Breathing difficulty
Cyanosis
Mental reaction
Anxiety
Hallucination
Convulsions
Recurrent fever
Butterfly face eruption
Maculopapular red eruption on neck
Maculopapular red eruption on extremities
Telangiectasia
Chronic leg ulcers
Nail bed scarring
Fingertip scarring
Cotton wool retinal exudates
Lymph node enlargement
Enlarged liver
Endomyocarditis
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerular sclerosis
Reduced white blood cell count
Low blood platelet level
Reduced eosinophils
Increased gamma globulin levels in blood
Hypertension
Elevated blood pressure
Skin lesions
Inflammation of the heart and lungs
Anterior Uveitis
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Pleuritic chest pain
Some of the most common symptoms are:
Vague symptoms
Extreme fatigue
Malaise
Unexplained fever
Chills
Arthritis
Joint pains
Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases
Kidney problems
Hair loss
Chest pain on deep breaths
Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases
Swelling
Swollen glands
Skin symptoms
Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose
Rash on cheeks and nose
Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun
Mouth sores
Nasal sores
Finger rash
Rash on palms
Arthritis (joint problems)
Joint pain
Swollen joints
Arthritis of one joint
Arthritis of multiple joints
Kidney problems
Kidney inflammation (nephritis)
Proteinuria
Ankle swelling
Neurological disorders
Headaches
Dizziness
Memory problems
Trouble thinking
Vision problems
Peripheral neuropathies
Sensory neuropathy
Seizures
Transverse myelitis
Paralysis
Stroke
Behavioral symptoms
Personality changes
Depression
Psychological problems
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Mania
Schizophrenia
Raynaud's phenomenon - see symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon:
Finger numbness
Cold sensitivity in fingers
Fever
Weight loss
Hair loss
Fatigue
Aching
Weakness
Anemia
Abdominal discomfort
Chest pain from deep breaths
Pleurisy
Abdominal pain
Episodic flares and remissions
Poor finger circulation
Poor toe circulation
Leg swelling
Swelling around eyes
Repeated miscarriages
Pleuritis
Pleurisy
Vasculitis
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Cardiovascular disease
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged lymph nodes
Patchy hair loss
Brain symptoms
Anorexia
Migratory joint pain
Intermittent abdominal pleuritic pain
Rapid breathing
Breathing difficulty
Cyanosis
Mental reaction
Anxiety
Hallucination
Convulsions
Recurrent fever
Butterfly face eruption
Maculopapular red eruption on neck
Maculopapular red eruption on extremities
Telangiectasia
Chronic leg ulcers
Nail bed scarring
Fingertip scarring
Cotton wool retinal exudates
Lymph node enlargement
Enlarged liver
Endomyocarditis
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerular sclerosis
Reduced white blood cell count
Low blood platelet level
Reduced eosinophils
Increased gamma globulin levels in blood
Hypertension
Elevated blood pressure
Skin lesions
Inflammation of the heart and lungs
Anterior Uveitis
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Pleuritic chest pain
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Myth: High fructose corn syrup is to blame for obesity
and causes diabetes.
Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is uniquely responsible for people becoming obese. Obesity results from an imbalance of calories consumed and calories burned. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup is actually on the decline, yet obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise. In fact, obesity rates are rising around the world, including in Mexico, Australia and Europe, even though the use of high fructose corn syrup outside of the United States is limited. Around the world, high fructose corn syrup accounts for about 8% of caloric sweeteners consumed.
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and causes diabetes.
Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is uniquely responsible for people becoming obese. Obesity results from an imbalance of calories consumed and calories burned. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup is actually on the decline, yet obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise. In fact, obesity rates are rising around the world, including in Mexico, Australia and Europe, even though the use of high fructose corn syrup outside of the United States is limited. Around the world, high fructose corn syrup accounts for about 8% of caloric sweeteners consumed.
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What are the symptoms of lupus?
What are the symptoms of lupus?
Since no two cases of lupus are exactly alike, there is a wide range of symptoms that are known to affect many parts of the body. Sometimes symptoms develop slowly or appear suddenly; they can be mild, severe, temporary, or permanent. Most people with lupus experience symptoms in only a few organs, but more serious cases can lead to problems with kidneys, the heart, the lungs, blood, or the nervous system.
Lupus episodes, or flares, are usually noted by a worsening of some of the following symptoms:
Achy joints (arthralgia), arthritis, and swollen joints, especially in wrists, small joints of the hands, elbows, knees, and ankles
Swelling of the hands and feet due to kidney problems
Fever of more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
Prolonged or extreme fatigue
Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back
Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) across the cheeks and nose
Anemia (oxygen carrying deficiency of red blood cells)
Pain in the chest on deep breathing or shortness of breath
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Hair loss or alopecia
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Raynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers
Weight loss or gain
Dry eyes
Easy bruising
Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss
Lupus can also lead to complications in several areas of the body. These include:
Kidneys - serious kidney damage is a primary cause of death for lupus sufferers.
Central nervous system - lupus can cause headaches, dizziness, memory problems, seizures, and behavioral changes.
Blood and vessels - lupus causes an increased risk of anemia, bleeding, blood clotting, and vessel inflammation
Lungs - noninfectious pneumonia and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the chest cavity are more likely with lupus
Heart - heart muscle and artery inflammation are more likely with the disease, and lupus increases the chances of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Infection - lupus treatments tend to depress the immune system making your body more vulnerable to infection.
Cancer - lupus increases the risk of cancer, especially of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer
Bone tissue death - a lower blood supply to bone tissue leads to tiny breaks and eventual death of bone. This is most common in the hip bone.
Pregnancy - lupus increases the risk of miscarriage, hypertension during pregnancy, and preterm birth.
Since no two cases of lupus are exactly alike, there is a wide range of symptoms that are known to affect many parts of the body. Sometimes symptoms develop slowly or appear suddenly; they can be mild, severe, temporary, or permanent. Most people with lupus experience symptoms in only a few organs, but more serious cases can lead to problems with kidneys, the heart, the lungs, blood, or the nervous system.
Lupus episodes, or flares, are usually noted by a worsening of some of the following symptoms:
Achy joints (arthralgia), arthritis, and swollen joints, especially in wrists, small joints of the hands, elbows, knees, and ankles
Swelling of the hands and feet due to kidney problems
Fever of more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
Prolonged or extreme fatigue
Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back
Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) across the cheeks and nose
Anemia (oxygen carrying deficiency of red blood cells)
Pain in the chest on deep breathing or shortness of breath
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Hair loss or alopecia
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Raynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers
Weight loss or gain
Dry eyes
Easy bruising
Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss
Lupus can also lead to complications in several areas of the body. These include:
Kidneys - serious kidney damage is a primary cause of death for lupus sufferers.
Central nervous system - lupus can cause headaches, dizziness, memory problems, seizures, and behavioral changes.
Blood and vessels - lupus causes an increased risk of anemia, bleeding, blood clotting, and vessel inflammation
Lungs - noninfectious pneumonia and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the chest cavity are more likely with lupus
Heart - heart muscle and artery inflammation are more likely with the disease, and lupus increases the chances of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Infection - lupus treatments tend to depress the immune system making your body more vulnerable to infection.
Cancer - lupus increases the risk of cancer, especially of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer
Bone tissue death - a lower blood supply to bone tissue leads to tiny breaks and eventual death of bone. This is most common in the hip bone.
Pregnancy - lupus increases the risk of miscarriage, hypertension during pregnancy, and preterm birth.
How is lupus diagnosed?
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How is lupus diagnosed?
As signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person, there is no single diagnostic test that can confirm lupus. In addition, signs and symptoms tend to change over time and are similar to those of other disorders and diseases. These fluctuations in disease activity make lupus extremely challenging to diagnose.
Currently, doctors use guidelines established by The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to diagnose lupus (SLE). The guidelines focus on eleven abnormalities that, when combined, suggest that the patient has lupus. To be classified as having SLE, a patient must meet 4 of the following 11 symptoms at any time since the onset of the disease:
Serositis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs (pleuritis) or the heart (pericarditis)
Mucosal ulcers - small sores found in the lining of the mouth and nose
Arthritis - nonerosive arthritis (tenderness, swelling, pain) of two or more peripheral joints
Photosensitivity - skin rash or other symptoms caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Blood disorder - hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count), leucopenia and lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Renal (kidney) disorder - high protein count in urine
Antinuclear antibody test positive
Immunologic disorder - positives on anti-Smith, anti-ds DNA, antiphospholipid antibody tests.
Neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis
Malar rash - rash on cheeks
Discoid rash - red, scaly patches on skin that cause scarring
In addition to the above tests, doctors will often conduct a variety of blood tests such as:
Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, low platelet count, and low white blood cell count
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to determine the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube in an hour. Rates faster than normal may indicate lupus or another systemic disease, inflammatory condition, or infection.
Kidney and liver assessment to look for certain enzymes and albumin
Urinalysis to measure protein levels or red blood cells in the urine
Syphilis test to determine if anti-phospholipid antibodies are in the blood.
How is lupus diagnosed?
As signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person, there is no single diagnostic test that can confirm lupus. In addition, signs and symptoms tend to change over time and are similar to those of other disorders and diseases. These fluctuations in disease activity make lupus extremely challenging to diagnose.
Currently, doctors use guidelines established by The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to diagnose lupus (SLE). The guidelines focus on eleven abnormalities that, when combined, suggest that the patient has lupus. To be classified as having SLE, a patient must meet 4 of the following 11 symptoms at any time since the onset of the disease:
Serositis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs (pleuritis) or the heart (pericarditis)
Mucosal ulcers - small sores found in the lining of the mouth and nose
Arthritis - nonerosive arthritis (tenderness, swelling, pain) of two or more peripheral joints
Photosensitivity - skin rash or other symptoms caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Blood disorder - hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count), leucopenia and lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Renal (kidney) disorder - high protein count in urine
Antinuclear antibody test positive
Immunologic disorder - positives on anti-Smith, anti-ds DNA, antiphospholipid antibody tests.
Neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis
Malar rash - rash on cheeks
Discoid rash - red, scaly patches on skin that cause scarring
In addition to the above tests, doctors will often conduct a variety of blood tests such as:
Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, low platelet count, and low white blood cell count
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to determine the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube in an hour. Rates faster than normal may indicate lupus or another systemic disease, inflammatory condition, or infection.
Kidney and liver assessment to look for certain enzymes and albumin
Urinalysis to measure protein levels or red blood cells in the urine
Syphilis test to determine if anti-phospholipid antibodies are in the blood.
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