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Patricia Morris

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Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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Location: Kansas

*Lupus In An Year Old Boy** Posted: 01-29-04 10:28am


Please help me. My grandson that just turned 8 may have some form of lupus. He takes allergy medication every day. He went for his yearly exam and they found protein in his urin. They did blood work and then told his parents that the doctor was afraid he had lupus. No other conplaints. I'm not sure what lupus is. Can anyone inform me? Thank you

LadyBrannon

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Posted: 02-05-04 19:14pm


Patricia: lupus is an autoimmue disease. While it is usually found in women (approximately 90%), it is found in men and children. Has your grandson been seen by a rheumatologist? What did his current doctors suggest? Hugs, ladybrannon

leucara

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Hmmm Posted: 04-02-04 19:19pm


Is he getting injections for his allergies? I did and I think I got lupus because of it. I had bad allergies. If he is, discontinue the treatment right away! Remember that allergies are caused by an over reaction by the immune system. See a specialist asap. If the ana titer is 1:80 or higher then there is something going on. Also, positive anti-dna is a classic sign of lupus. There is an entire slew of tests they will do. If the ana is negative then he probably doesnt have lupus. Shawna

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