I really don't think I have Lupus my pain comes from a Policeman, Ford car,
and working as a Banquet waitress for so many years. if I could just get a
Doctor to check my Neck injury that the policeman injured 2/02 and my back
much of the pain come from the injuries . because of who I'm that is a very
hard thing for me to do finding a Doctor that can be trusted Living in
Florida.

Please will someone please help me fine a Doctor that could be trusted Neck
and Back 4 injuries to my back on top of the problems I'm having with the
mold, Please help me. I feel I'm being treated for something I don't have
and the thing that is wrong is being passed over. and Please Don't forget
what they did to me when I where in the Broward General Hospital Broward
County Florida.

Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 8:03 AM
Subject: I was Kidnapped From my Hospital Bed Broward General Hospital!!!
WHY??? Check the date I sent the story out.

the Lone Activist

Elvira


> More good news than bad - it might even be something
> worth considering incorporating in the mold issue...
>
>
> What is lupus?
> Lupus is a widespread and chronic (lifelong)
> autoimmune disease that, for unknown reasons, causes
> the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and
> organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs,
> brain, blood, or skin. The immune system normally
> protects the body against viruses, bacteria, and other
> foreign materials. In an autoimmune disease like
> lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell
> the difference between foreign substances and its own
> cells and tissue. The immune system then makes
> antibodies directed against "self."
>
> What are the symptoms of lupus?
> Symptoms of lupus often mimic other less serious
> illnesses. Symptoms can range from mild to
> life-threatening. Lupus can go into periods where
> symptoms are not present, called remission. Although
> lupus can affect any part of the body, most people
> experience symptoms in only a few organs. The
> following lists the most common symptoms of lupus and
> the percentage of lupus patients who experience them.
>
> Symptom Percentage of Cases
>
> Achy joints (arthralgia) 95%
> Frequent fevers of more than 100 degrees F.90%
> Arthritis (swollen joints) 90%
> Prolonged or extreme fatigue 81%
> Skin rashes 74%
> Anemia 71%
> Kidney involvement 50%
> Pain in the chest on deep breathing (pleurisy) 45%
> Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheek and nose 42%
> Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity) 30%
> Hair loss 27%
> Abnormal blood clotting problems 20%
> Raynaud's phenomenon
> (fingers turning white and/or blue in the cold) 17%
> Seizures 15%
> Mouth or nose ulcers 12%
>
> What are the different forms of lupus?
> There are several forms of lupus: discoid, systemic,
> drug-induced, and overlap syndrome or mixed connective
> tissue disease.
>
> Discoid (cutaneous) lupus is always limited to the
> skin and is identified by a rash that may appear on
> the face, neck and scalp. Discoid lupus accounts for
> approximately 10% of all cases.
>
> Systemic lupus is usually more severe than discoid
> lupus, and can affect the skin, joints, and almost
> any organ or system of the body, including the lungs,
> kidneys, heart or brain. Approximately 70% of lupus
> cases are systemic. In about half of these cases, a
> major organ will be affected.
>
> Drug-induced lupus occurs after the use of certain
> prescribed drugs. The symptoms of drug-induced lupus
> are similar to systemic lupus. The drugs most commonly
> connected with drug-induced lupus are hydralazine
> (used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension)
> and procainamide (used to treat irregular heart
> rhythms). The percentage of individuals using these
> drugs who develop drug-induced lupus is extremely
> small, and the symptoms usually fade when the
> medications are discontinued.
>
> In approximately 10% of all lupus cases, individuals
> will have symptoms and signs of more than one
> connective tissue disease, including lupus. A
> physician may use the term "overlap syndrome" or
> "mixed connective tissue disease" to describe the
> illness.
>
> Who gets lupus?
> It is difficult to determine an exact number of lupus
> cases, and estimates vary widely. Based on the
> results of several nationwide telephone surveys, the
> Lupus Foundation of America estimates that
> approximately 1,500,000 Americans have a form of the
> disease.
>
> Despite the fact that lupus can affect men and women
> of all ages, lupus occurs 10 to 15 times more
> frequently among adult females than adult males.
>
> Lupus develops most often between ages 15 and 44.
> Lupus is two to three times more common among African
> Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans.
> Only 10 percent of people with lupus will have a
> close relative (parent or sibling) who already has
> lupus or may develop lupus.
> Only about 5 percent of the children born to
> individuals with lupus will develop the illness.
>
> What causes lupus?
> Lupus is NOT infectious, rare, or cancerous or AIDS
> Researchers do not know what causes lupus.
> While scientists believe there is a genetic
> predisposition to the disease, it is known that
> environmental factors also play a role in triggering
> the disease.
>
> Some of the factors that may trigger lupus include
> infections, antibiotics, ultraviolet light, extreme
> stress, certain drugs, and hormones. Hormonal factors
> may explain why lupus occurs more frequently in
> females than in males.
>
> How is lupus diagnosed?
> Because many lupus symptoms mimic other illnesses,
> are sometimes vague, and may come and go, lupus can be
> difficult to diagnose.
>
> Diagnosis is usually made by a careful review of:a
> person's entire medical history, physical examination,
> coupled with an analysis of the results obtained in
> routine laboratory tests and some specialized tests
> related to immune status.
>
> Currently, there is no single laboratory test that
> can determine whether a person has lupus or not. It
> may take months or even years for doctors to piece
> together evolving symptoms and accurately diagnose
> lupus.
>
> How is lupus treated?
> For the vast majority of people with lupus, effective
> treatment can minimize symptoms, reduce inflammation,
> and maintain normal body functions.
>
> Treatment approaches are based on the specific needs
> and symptoms of each person. Because the
> characteristics and course of lupus may vary
> significantly among individuals, it is important to
> emphasize that a thorough medical evaluation and
> ongoing medical supervision are essential to ensure
> proper diagnosis and treatment.
>
> Medications are often prescribed for people with
> lupus, depending on which organs are involved, and
> the severity of involvement.
> Commonly prescribed medications include
> nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
> (aspirin, Advil,),
> acetaminophen (Tylenol)
> corticosteroids (prednisone)
> antimalarials, and immunomodulating drugs.
>
> Increased professional awareness and improved
> diagnostic techniques and evaluation methods are
> contributing to the early diagnosis and treatment of
> lupus. With current methods of therapy 80-90% of
> people with non-organ threatening lupus can look
> forward to a normal lifespan.
> -*******************************************************
> As You Get Better
>
> Herxheimer Reaction
> If you are familiar with the concept of a "healing
> crisis" then you already know what the Herxheimer
> Reaction is. Simply stated, it is a reaction that
> occurs when the body is detoxifying and the released
> toxins either exacerbate the symptoms being treated
> or create their own symptoms such as headaches, body
> ache, joint pain, sweating, general malaise, sore
> throat, nausea and/or flu-like symptoms.
>
> The reaction is caused by an immune system reaction
> to the toxins (endotoxins) that are released when
> large amounts of pathogens are being killed off and
> the body does not eliminate the toxins quickly enough.
>
>
> HIstory
>
> The Herxheimer brothers noticed that in response to
> treatment, many patients developed not only fever,
> perspiration, night sweats, nausea and vomiting, but
> their skin lesions became larger and more inflamed
> before settling down and healing. Interestingly, they
> found that those who had the most extreme reactions,
> healed the best and fastest. The patient might be ill
> for 2-3 days, but then their lesions resolved.
>
> Although the experience may not feel particularly
> good, the Herxheimer Reaction is actually a sign that
> healing is taking place.
>
> Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
> 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710
> Washington, DC 20036
> Phone 202-349-1155
> Fax 202-349-1156
> www.lupus.org
> Lupus Fact Sheet
>
>
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