lupus symptoms?

It sounds like something inflammatory going on, but what is something only a doctor can determine.
Have you read the 11 indicators of lupus? You need to meet 4 of them to be diagnosed. Have you sought a second opinion?

Did you have a positive ANA test?

I used to get a lot of utis. I started taking high doses of cranberry fruit capsules and I haven't had one since. Maybe this will help you?

Hi Snowcone,

I have had recurring kidney/uti issues. Most of the time when the culture was sent away, bacteria did not grow. But the symptoms all seem classic: pain and discomfort, trace of blood and white blood cells in urine. I had remembered asking the doctor why I would have traces of blood. He said it can happen if the kidney is inflamed. So when a trace of protein appeared, I started to wonder. I finally got the nerve to ask if my kidney problems could be autoimmune. He got real quiet and finally said, "I'm gonna look through your file to see if you have ever had an ANA test". I hadn't. I was tested and had positive ANA and another positive test that pointed in the direction of lupus. I have not had an appointment with a rheumatologist yet, but since then I have had other symptoms including a rash on my cheeks and across my nose and the recent stomach and bowel issues.
I tried the cranberry capsules. Maybe I didn't take enough, but they didn't seem to make a big difference. I stopped eating beef and pork and dairy which are hard on the kidneys. That has made a difference. I still get a toothache like pain in my back over my kidney, but that symptom has recently taken a back seat to the stomach issues and last nights fever.

My question for you would be, have they ever cultured a sample? is there real bacteria that the body is fighting? Mine are like kidney infections without the bacteria.
Hope this helps.


Purple Tulip

  Thanks!

  I'll see if it is on kindle