Just got back from my Dr and he thinks I am having Lupus symptoms...I have had RA for 13 years now. When I go out in the sun I break out in nasty hives that stick around for at least a day. Even goes through thin clothing. Is it possible to have both? Has anyone else ever had this problem?
6/19/09 2:03am
What RA meds are you on? Don't know if it is related, but most of my drugs warn against sun exposure. I know my rheumy looked deep into Lupus even after I was dx'd with RA. So I imagine you could have both. Feel better soon!
Brad
6/19/09 2:20pm
Thank you :) we went through my meds said none should cause that...but with all the chemicals you get to put into your body who the heck knows!! :)
10/ 2/09 3:35pm
actually yes I have I get a red patchy hives type thing going on like around the top of my ankles were my socks end and it also gets a little swollen is that what your talking about .this has been going on for years with my arthritise and I have the same symptoms as lupis so I do belieave it is possible to have both reenie</
10/ 2/09 4:09pm
I think it is possible because a technician at my podiatrist's office has told me that she has both. But - I don't know the answer to that definitively. It would be good to know. I do know that the biologics and some other drugs, can cause symptoms of lupus, but supposedly it is not true lupus in that the symptoms go away when the drug is removed. But you said you've already checked that out.
What do your blood tests say? (ANA and Rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP especially)?
10/ 3/09 6:16pm
Have you thought about sjogrens? This makes your skin red and sensitive to the sun. Alot of people that have RA also have this disease. My doctor thought that I had RA but it so far has turned out to be Sjogrens only but has all the symptoms of RA along with constant thirst and dry eyes and of course the skin problems.
10/ 4/09 11:39pm
Hello ...I was wanting to comment on the question if you can have...Lupus & RA at the sametime ...and yes...you can...I got diagnosed with Lupus when I was 21yrs old and RA when I was 25 yrs old....and Ive been living with both...I am 33yrs old now
and let me tell you it has been very hard......But we will overcome....
Thanks ....Michelle
10/ 5/09 9:09am
Yes, I have both...RA first then Lupus both test are different and both were positive
10/ 5/09 10:25am
Yes you can have both.
Has the Dr run a lupus panel on you? Check your area for any Lupus seminars as they are very helpful. I was diagnosed 4 yrs ago November 1 with Lupus. I am not able to be in the sun very long not only because of medicine but the sensitivity to the sun. By the way here is a great company www.coolibar.com that has hats and clothing that are great sunprotection and very reasonable prices.
I was told 2 years ago that I also have RA and also have signs of Sjogrens syndrome. I have great confidence in my Rhuemetologist and she treats the symptoms as they come up.
10/ 5/09 9:31pm
Thanks for all the answers! He did run a panel on me and my ANA (?) was very high and has been apparently for a few years. But it is up and down, not consistent. He does not seem to think it very serious as I don't see him but every six months, and who likes to complain. Symptoms suck...work as a retail manager and it just gets so hard day after day. I love this board and all the support you get! Hope you all have a great day!!
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Thanks for all the answers! He did run a panel on me and my ANA (?) was very high and has been apparently for a few years. But it is up and down, not consistent. He does not seem to think it very serious as I don't see him but every six months, and who likes to complain. Symptoms suck...work as a retail manager and it just gets so hard day after day. I love this board and all the support you get! Hope you all have a great day!!