Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

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I had a tooth surgically extracted Dec. 20th. It has felt like it has not healed properly. Five days ago I noticed the inside gum (under tongue) back from where the tooth was extracted had exposed bone and is extremely painful. I went back to the dentist today and she said it was not from the extraction, but was a mouth ulcer causing the bone to be exposed. She Rx'ed magic mouthwash and lortab 5mg. I have appt with oral surgeon on Thursday. I am concerned about she didn't give me antibiotics and the surgeon wont give any until consultation. Is this dangerous to have exposed bone? I have lupus and I don't know how this will affect me. Help

Its a complication that occurs after a traumatic extraction and what is known as dry socket. See your dental surgeon and ask for topical antibiotics. ...

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I have lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, have failed back syndrome after previous laminectomy and fusion (L5-S1) with bone growth stim device implant. Laminectony and fusion was done due to spondylolythesis, herniated disc with nerve compression as well as DJD and complete fracture of facet joints.Have suffered with neuropathy in right leg/foot since pre-surgery. Now have 8mm herniated disc at L4 and L3 with nerve compression. Also Grade 2 spondylolythesis and significant degeneration of L3 and L4. Have had numerous injections to back, RFA, oral steroids, NSAIDs. Do need to lose weight (am working on this). Do take opiates for pain. Neuropathy has worsened, have buttocks (bilat) pain and right leg pain. Also, have had several episodes where I cannot lift my legs,can only shuffle when I walk, back spasms as well. Sleep is impossible. Take lyrica for neuropathy with minimal relief and neuropathy has worsened recently. Am so-o sick of dealing with this all but would like to avoid surgery if possible. Any advice?

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Hi, My sister has been detected with the Syptoms of Systemic sclerosis, she has been undergoing treatment , but recent report of ct scan shows the following conclusion" Smooth subpleural inter and intra lobular septal thickening long posterior aspects of both lower lobes, anterior and lateral aspects of right upper lobe, anterior aspects of lright middle lobe and lingual. these features are suggestive of eraly interstitial lung disease." Does this report shows she will have a major breathing problem... Can U provide a good reference of doctor for "Systemic Sclerosis" in Mumbai, since most of the Skin doctor does not know about the problem...

This patients needs treatment from a rheumatologist. Dr Balakrishnan in PD Hinduja Hospital is a good option. ...

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22 yr old male , student. I have musular pain and weakness since 7 years started around lower back and and neck region for episodes of 5-10 minutes then it gradually increased to full body over 2-3 years. Have anxiety , stress, severe insomnia and headache from 4 years. Also have tremor and dropping of eye lids for around 2-3 years. Have problem waking up in morning sometimes as I feel no energy to do so. Speech is very slow and dull. Sympotms relieved by proper sleep and repetead movement of the painful area. Does not respond to supplements and improvement in all symptoms from benzodiazapenes etc. And heat therapy , ultrasound massage therapy but it stops responding after 2-3weeks or goes back to normal after stopping the treatment. Muscles affected are which are excessively used like eyelid and back shoulder and quadriceps and gastrocnemius shows fatigue. No family history or any systemic disorder. No history of alcoholism or drug abuse. I suspect muscular pathology, some type of myopathy maybe. Have consulted with various doctors multiple times but unable to identify cause only provisional treatment. Suggest what should I do.which investigations should I go for.

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