i also have cold induces urticaria. it began about 7 years ago when i was working in the yard one fall day. its nit been at all fun....
oh my goodness u have run right up my ally! i am the absolute QUEEN of autoimmune mediated medication reactions. i have gotten to a point where i can take no medications at all. was sent to mayo...
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excellent ideas everyone!!! thanks sooooo much! i never really thought about the glare on the screens, i have sojourns also (havent had time to put it down in my signature) and i DO notice a problem...
Hi all, I am trying to figure out ways that my employer can make things for employees with lupus and other chronic illnesses that involve pain, fatigue, etc. better in the work environment. what are...
im thinking autoimmune. you can have an autoimmune disease with a negative ana. have you seen a rheumatologist yet?...
TRY to hold out then...if you get to the point that you think you cant hold on, then go to the hospital and get admitted. that would be the best advice. Im so sorry this is happening to you. :( zots...
i am sooooo glad that you are feeling well! i hope it continues! it is quite possible that the olanzapine had something to do with it....how long have you been on it....
Peg, is there any other dr that you can get in to see sooner? Zots...
hi ann i was in the same boat as you. i finally went to the mayo clinic who did dna testing and found that i am cyp450 deficient. cyp450 are the genomes in the liver, small intestine and kidneys that...
Ok, went to Mayo Clinic and got the skinny on what the problem is. i am NOT allergic to the meds, I'm ODing on them. in my liver, kidneys and large intestines, the genomes that are responsible for...
Hi Sherry I get the swelling mostly in my hands, feet, and gums. on occassion i have had rapid, severe swelling of my soft pallet. its like someone took a balloon and blew it up. it happens in a...
My endo feels that I may have hereditary angioedema and wants me to bring it up at my mayo clinic appt on feb 10th. Have any of you been diagnosed with this and if so, how have you been since...
i know exactly how you are feeling love....i too have life threatening allergic reactions only mine are to medications. i know how it feels to be terrified every day of your life, wondering if you...
Hi Addie Im a perhaps. My endo is in the process of testing me as we speak. How long have you been diagnosed with Addisons and what finally brought about your diagnosis? Zots...
Welp, I'm assuming no one has heard of this or had it done, so thank you anyway. Cheryl...
I've been looking for one, but as of yet, no luck. my docs are giving me nothing right now. its either eat rice or burn your gut. those are my choices. thanks for your help. :) cheryl...
Hi All Normally i am on the lupus forum and recently have been on the cardio forum, now its YOUR turn. /community/emoticons/tongue.gif i have Laryngeal Esophogeal Reflux Disease. Its GERD except it...
Hi All, I have another question. My docs are trying to get me to where i can take 45mg of diltiazem (generic cardizem) per day for my psvt/a-fib. they are titrating my dose in 7.5mg increments every...
Has anyone here heard of the maze procedure and has anyone had it done? if so, what meds did you have to take pre and post procedure? Because of my many medical allergies the drs are looking at non...
my feet hurt constantly. my husband rubs them for me whenever we sit down together and when we go to bed. that helps ALOT. i cant take any meds for pain so that is all i can do but you might try it....
Hi Curly I am normally on the Lupus discussion board but I come here because I have just recently been diagnosed with heart disease. You might try going to the lupus forum and ask DanaRx about the...
it helps ALOT! Thank you so much....
Hi Pat! Thanks for the welcome! When the ablation is done, do they have to sedate you and do you have to use coumadin or heparine afterwards? Also, is it painful??? Thanks Cheryl...
Hi Everyone I am new to the heart disease forum but not to Healing Well as a whole. I am usually on the Hypothyroidism and Lupus forums. I have recently (about 3-4 months ago) been diagnosed with...