Archive for January, 2010

How common are these symptoms in the earlier stages of Lupus (SLE)?

January 9, 2010 - 6:00 am 1 Comment

* Frequent and or blocked urination
* Muscle spasms & weakness
* Muscle tingling/pins & needles
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Loss of coordination & sensation (starting with feet and then hands)
* Numbness/tingling in neck
* Shakiness
* Loss/less of sweating in hands & feet
* Eye floaters/eye flashers & pressure and blurry spots/dimness in eyes
*Headaches w/ some mood changes & trouble focusing

I am 17 and a half y/o, and almost positive that I have SLE. I was just diagnosed with Raynauds. I get symmetrical joint pains & have the malar rash. My eyes and mouth get dry frequently. My grandfather had type 1 diabetes, and my aunt (on the other side of the family) has sclederma and hypothyroidsm.

* Out of those list of symptoms the first were the eye changes and carpal tunnel w/ numbness in hands/feet. This seems to be progessing & i am verry VERY frightened. (i am going to the eye doctor tomorrow & am seeing a neurologist VERY soon.)

Yes some of those symptoms do relate to lupus. You should see a doctor ASAP! Go now.

How do you get rid of dry mouth?

January 9, 2010 - 6:00 am 2 Comments

I just recently had turbinate reduction surgery on my nose, and am not yet at the stage where i can breathe through my nose. I woke up this morning with my lips and tongue all raw and peeling, and my throat is very tender. I have a stickyish feeling in my mouth also.

How can I get rid of this dry mouth?

Unclogging my nose isn’t an option btw.

There are products made by a company called Biotene. They are specifically for dry mouth problems. Ask your dentist about them and where you can obtain them. (He may even carry some in his office.) good luck.

How do I get rid of fucken really bad breath?

January 9, 2010 - 6:00 am 3 Comments

okay so, I have great looking teeth, I brush regularly, and my breath smells fine. In only a little while, my bad breath kicks in. It isn’t my mouth, i think it may be deeper, is it maybe my stomach that gives this really bad breath? For sure I know its not my teeth or anything there, whats the problem and how do I get rid of the bad breath. Should I just go to the doctors?

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