Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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