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Yes, anxiety attacks may occur with patients with Lupus as it is an autoimmune system disease causing many symptoms which is not an easy lifestyle for a person suffering from Lupus. Here are symptoms (not all Lupus sufferers may have all these symptoms and may never get some of them:
- Achy joints (arthralgia), Arthritis, and swollen joints, especially in wrists, small joints of the hands, elbows, knees, and ankles
- Swelling of the hands and feet due to kidney problems
- Fever of more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
- Prolonged or extreme fatigue
- Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back
- Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) across the cheeks and nose
- Anemia (oxygen carrying deficiency of red blood cells)
- Pain in the chest on deep breathing or shortness of breath
- Sun or light sensitivity (photo sensitivity)
- Hair loss or alopecia
- Abnormal blood clotting problems
- Raynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold
- Seizures
- Mouth or nose ulcers
- Weight loss or gain
- Dry eyes
- Easy bruising
- Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss
It is extremely important that the Lupus sufferer keep abreast with their doctor as there are better medications now to help relieve certain symptoms of Lupus and anxiety attacks is one of them. For women in particular there are special make-ups to hide the mottled skin on their faces or arms such as 'Bare Minerals.' This will help lift the spirits of women suffering from this disease. It is also refreshing and gives the Lupus sufferer a lift by going onto a forum where other Lupus sufferers discuss many of their problems or, perhaps help with certain medications they have found to be helpful to them. One can Google 'Lupus forums.' By doing so this makes the Lupus sufferer not feel so alone and they can be in contact with other Lupus sufferers who understand completely what they are all going through and offer a great deal of encouragement.
Note: It is very important that Lupus sufferers stay away from anything with Aspartame in it which is generally found in soft drinks.
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What are anxiety attacks often mistaken as?
Anxiety or panic attacks can be mistaken for heart attacks (although it is actually rare for anxiety attacks to cause heart attacks, especially in young people).
Does mucinex cause anxiety attacks?
It can.
What types of situations cause anxiety attacks in individuals who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder?
There are several situations that can cause anxiety attacks in individuals who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. These situations include environmental factors such as closed spaces or a large group of people that can trigger attacks.
What can Lupus do to a human?
Most cases of lupus are mild to moderate, but some are fatal. Lupus causes profound fatigue and joint pain. In the worst cases, lupus can cause organ failure, heart attacks and strokes.
How do heart attacks cause anxiety?
Although it is usually anxiety that causes heart attacks, a heart attack victim may be anxious when they worry that it might happen again.
What is the cause of Lupus?
The cause of Lupus is unknown, although it can sometimes be caused by certain drugs. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system cannot recognize it's own tissue from disease causing agents and so attacks itself.
Does anxiety cause bruxism?
Yes, it can definetly be a factor. Panic attacks during sleep, as well as general stress and anxiety, can cause grinding and clenching.
Can RA cause LUPUS?
RA is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the joints. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any part of the body. Lupus does not destroy joints, but it does cause pain and inflammation.Rheumatoid arthritis does not cause lupus, but it is common to have more than one autoimmune disease in overlap.
Can numerous Anxiety and Panic attacks within a week cause a missed period?
Yes
Do patients recover from lupus?
The vast majority of people with lupus live a relatively normal life span. People with lupus die of "lupus related complications", the top 3 being organ failure, heart attacks and strokes, and uncontrolled infection. Lupus is not listed as the cause of death, but the complication is.
Can elevated bilirubin cause anxiety attacks?
Yes it can, it's a common symptom that comes with the Gilbert's syndrome.
Can pregnancy cause really bad anxiety attacks and or palpatations within few weeks of conceiving?
Yes
