Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Posted October 12, 2000 a, I second that. is an absolute genius when it comes to research and very resourceful as well. Brava, . Sylvia > you are amazing. All I could find was urticaria associated with the > meds of ra, not ra itself. You are a fabulous researcher and we are all so > grateful that you are here. > > a > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@m...> > < egroups> > Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 6:16 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] Bonnie Jo/Hives > > > > I found several sources (some of which I posted a few days ago) that DID > say > > that urticaria (hives) can be associated with RA and other " autoimmune " > > diseases. > > > > For example: > > > > " Chronic Urticaria > > > > Chronic urticaria is a seriously disabling condition, with insomnia, > > fatigue, social isolation and mood alterations causing a significant > degree > > of dysfunction to many patients. While up to 50% of patients with chronic > > urticaria have no identifiable cause for their problem, many cases will be > > found to have food chemical intolerance as a significant contributor. A > > history of urticaria developing in response to aspirin is a strong clue to > > possible chemical intolerance. Agents involved in chemical intolerance > > include salicylates, nitrites, benzoates, sulphites, and food colourings. > > > > About 8% of patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) initially > > present with urticaria. SLE should be considered in patients with chronic > > urticaria, especially if other clinical features suggestive of systemic > > autoimmunity are present. Autoimmune thyroiditis can be associated with > > chronic urticaria, and should be tested for in the appropriate clinical > > context. A recent spate of reports have suggested that Helicobacter pylori > > (H. pylori) infection may be implicated in some cases of urticaria, with > > antibiotic therapy resolving the condition. Serological screening for H. > > pylori is probably only indicated if there are associated dyspeptic > > symptoms. Other systemic disorders associated with urticaria include > > rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, and chronic infections, but in > > practice these conditions are found only rarely and should only be > > investigated if there are other suggestive clinical features. > > > > Hereditary angioedema is an autosomal dominant condition where physical > and > > emotional trauma provokes episodes of angioedema from early life. These > > patients do not develop urticaria. They are diagnosed by reduced C4 levels > > and reduced functional activity or levels of C1-esterase- inhibitor. " > > > > Source: > > > > http://www.haps.nsw.gov.au/education/infosheets/urticaria.html > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <JO1140@a...> > > < egroups> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 2:51 PM > > Subject: Re: [ ] Bonnie Jo > > > > > > > Dear a and everyone, > > > I had a phone visit with my rheumatologist today who said that hives are > > not > > > associated with RA as another doctor-my primary had thought. He did,nt > > > understand why the dermatologist had not follwed up with me. It really > > has > > > been the RD and my primary who have treated this, Next week I have > > allergy > > > testing. To answer your question about when they started, it was in > > April. > > > I got folliculitis on my head= inflamed hair follicles and impetigo, > The > > > cocktail seems to be finally kicking in as the inflammation is going > down > > and > > > the itching is still there but less severe, > > > Do you have joint damage? Bonnie Jo > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > > Change subscription options: RA- SUPPORT > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Posted October 12, 2000 Thanks very much, Sylvia and a. I'm blushing now. I appreciate the consistent effort a makes to pass along current, first-rate information. She makes it look so easy, but I know it's time-consuming. And I've been a lucky recipient of that wonderful service for over two years. Thank you, a! And I enjoy knowing both of you for your intelligence, inquisitive minds, and the ease with which you laugh! ----- Original Message ----- From: <booper51@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 10:33 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Hives > a, > I second that. is an absolute genius when it comes to research > and very resourceful as well. Brava, . > Sylvia > > > > you are amazing. All I could find was urticaria associated > with the > > meds of ra, not ra itself. You are a fabulous researcher and we > are all so > > grateful that you are here. > > > > a Quote
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Posted October 12, 2000 Aawww shucks , now I'm the one blushing. Sylvia > > > you are amazing. All I could find was urticaria associated > > with the > > > meds of ra, not ra itself. You are a fabulous researcher and we > > are all so > > > grateful that you are here. > > > > > > a Quote
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Posted June 10, 2006 Hi Toni....I had hives/rash when I was taing plaquinel. I was always able to take if then the rheumy put me bakc on it after about 6 yearsd and I developed a bad reaction to it. The hives started from head to toe. It took about 1 1/2 weeks to get rid of. My p/c put me on prednisone..upped the dosage, gave me a steropid shot of some sort and zyrtec. Is it itchy/ Mine was itchy... a Quote
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