Why does Lupus cause me the inability to sleep at night? besides the pain it is just plain impossible to sleep
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I just looked at a book about Lupus and the minerals. We have disease from a lcak of minerals in our body. Unrefined Sea has all of the minerals of human blood. If you take a tablespoon of sea salt in a glass of distilled water three times a day, your insomnia may end. To provide good flora for your body, you might try drinking three more glasse of water and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and cinnamon.\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=179\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=172&t=31942\n\nYou might also try eating one Brazil Nut each day TO HELP REMOVE TOXIC METALS\nhttp://owen.curezone.com/nutrition/seleniumdeficiency.html\n and eat as much cilantro in your diet for elimination of mercury and lead.\n\nIf you are consuming any kind of dairy you might consider quiting and switch to almond milk.\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=125&t=31963
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ask doc about marinol. it's a tch pill, and you WILL eat lol. my friend was on it, because she has lupus, and wasn't eating. marinol fixed her quick. and it's not addictive, if you use it correctly.\nit is hard to get though.
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I don't think anyone really agrees on how or why it starts.  It's sometimes a feeling of pervasive exhaustion.  Other times it's paired with things like depression and phantom pain ( when you have unexplainable and moving pains throughout your body, usually the joints).  Some people think it has links to conditions like lupus or rheumatiod arthritis.  Some people think i'ts genetic.It's funny because a lot of doctors don't even belive it's a real thing, and it can be really hard to diagnose.
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Lupus doesn't cause all those symptoms.\nLupus is where the body attacks it's self and you have organ problems like kidney disease and organ infections and skin problems and you can't go out in the sun without being covered.\nLupus is  a non contagious, chronic inflammatory condition with reddened skin patches, lupus cause the body to make auto antibodies which attack the skin and other organs.\nSounds like your mum has something else not lupus, take her to a different doctor.
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Normally I'd say speak to a doctor. It sounds like delayed sleep phase syndrome and melatonin may be useful for it. Alternatively, you might want to look for a job whose hours suit you ie night shift.
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It could very well be lupus because your symptoms fit the typical symptoms of that disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease affecting mostly women and causing various effects throughout different parts of the body. Its severity can range from very mild to extremely serious depending on which body organs are afflicted. \n\nLupus is difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed unless there is a characteristic symptom such as the butterfly-shaped rash over the cheeks. There is no single definitive blood test for lupus and doctors have to make the diagnosis based on a variety of symptoms and diagnostic tests. Lupus is one of a group of conditions with vague symptoms such as fatigue or malaise, and may need to be distinguished from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, depression, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, or various other conditions. If the main symptoms are joint symptoms, then various other causes of arthritis need to be considered. (Source: WD Writers) \n\nLupus (also called systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) is a disorder of the immune system which normally functions to protect the body against invading infections and cancers. In lupus, the immune system is over-active and produces increased amounts of abnormal antibodies that attack the patient's own tissues. Lupus can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system, and blood vessels. The signs and symptoms of lupus differ from person to person, and the disease can range from mild to life-threatening. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurological Sequelae Of Lupus Information Page: NINDS) \nObviously you need to get a professional diagnosis. Go back to the doctor and this time inquire about lupus.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's defenses against infection are attacking it's own tissue. This causes inflammation. Areas of the skin or joints become painful, red, and swollen. Other parts of the body can also become inflamed and injured, including the muscles, kidneys, nervous system, blood, lungs, and heart. \n\nSLE, also called lupus, is a serious, chronic disease, which means it never goes away completely.  There may be symptom-free periods called remissions. Times when symptoms become more severe are called flare-ups. \n\n\nSome people have severe cases of lupus, but for most people symptoms can be controlled. Lupus affects mainly young women. In the US it is more common among African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American women. \n\nThe exact cause of lupus is not known. There may be an inherited tendency to develop the disease. Like other autoimmune diseases, attacks of lupus appear to be triggered by particular things such as viral infection and sunlight.  Exposure to the sun does worsen skin rashes and other problems of lupus.  \n\nCertain drugs may cause some people to have a lupuslike syndrome called drug-induced lupus. Examples of such drugs are hydralazine (used to treat high blood pressure) and procainamide (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms). \n\n\nLupus can take many forms and does not affect everyone in the same way. Some of the more common symptoms are: \n*painful and swollen joints \n*rash \n*unexplained fever \n*fatigue and weakness \n*hair loss \n*skin sensitivity to sunlight \n*kidney problems\n*loss of appetite, nausea, and weight loss. \n*easy bruising. \n*menstrual irregularities. \n\nThere is no cure, but there are treatments for symptoms:\n*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, may be prescribed for joint pain and inflammation. \n*Antimalarial drugs  may be used to treat symptoms of the skin or joints. \n*Severe symptoms are treated with steroid drugs such as cortisone and prednisone or chemotherapy drugs such as methotrexate and cyclophosphamide.
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Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's wise to ask your doctor to rule out anything else more sinister.  \n\nMany people find it difficult to sleep at night with this due to flexion of the wrists during sleep, which compresses the median nerve at the wrist.  Try wearing wrist supports at nighttime, but don't fasten them too tightly!  It could take up to 2 weeks for this to feel better at night, so if it doesn't work initially, hang in there and continue to wear them for a couple of weeks.  \n\nLet your doctor know if this works or not, as it will help them to diagnose you correctly.  As mentioned previously, and EMG nerve test will give a conclusive diagnosis.  This test is generally not given at a GP's office.  Over the counter pain killers generally do not help nerve pain much.
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IT could be an infection of some type. There are also diseases that cause fevers, such as lupus. Also it could be the heat. I know in the summer time I run a low grade fever, it's pretty normal for me. I did talk to a doctor about it. \n\nSeeing a doctor is advisable. ;0)
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It is a disease that affects the immune system. Normally, a person's immune system works by producing antibodies to fight germs and infections.\nBut when a person has lupus, their immune system goes haywire and cannot tell the difference between some of the body's normal healthy cells and germs that cause infection. So the immune system responds by making autoantibodies that attack the body's normal cells.\nThe disease tends to affect women than men; particularly those of a childbearing age as the female hormone, estrogen might be a factor. It can be genetically induced as well but though it affects the immune system, it is different from the AIDS virus.\nPeople with lupus may feel weak and fatigued. They may have muscle aches, loss of appetite, swollen glands and hair loss. Sometimes they have abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting. The best solution should one suspect they are going through some of these symptoms is to immediately consult their doctor.
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If you have been recently diagnosed with Lupus or have someone close to you that has been you may have many questions.  Find out if there is a support group in your area.  If not there are multiple resources (as listed by an earlier answer).\n\nTo "Live" with lupus is a choice quite simply... TO LIVE... the symptoms can be managed somewhat.  The key to it all is to find a doctor you are comfortable with.  Keep your appointments... treat infections and illness ASAP.  DO not try to be uberperson... rest when you need to rest, eat healthy, exercise whenever you can tolerate it.  The world will have to get with the program.
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RLS causes insomnia, not hypersomnia.  And yes, the constant need to move prevents adequate sleep.  There are new medications that treat RLS quite successfully, talk to your doctor.
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Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation, pain, and tissue damage throughout the body. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, in which a person's immune system attacks its own tissues as though they were foreign substances. If you develop serious lupus, you may have problems with your kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood cells. \n\nAlthough some people with lupus have mild symptoms, the disease can become severe. For most people, ongoing monitoring and treatment can control symptoms and prevent serious organ damage. \n\nThere are five types of lupus erythematosus: systemic, discoid/cutaneous, subacute cutaneous, drug-induced systemic, and neonatal. This topic focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common and serious type of lupus. \n\nWhat are lupus symptoms like?\nLupus symptoms vary widely, and they come and go. Common symptoms are fatigue, joint pain or swelling (arthritis), fever, and skin rash (especially with sun exposure). Mouth sores and hair loss may occur. Over time, people with lupus develop nervous system symptoms, most commonly migraine headaches. Periods of time when symptoms worsen are called relapses or flares. Periods of time when symptoms improve are called remissions. Lupus symptoms rarely disappear completely.
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Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as a 'self-allergy' where the body attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ damage.\n\nMany studies have shown that women are about 10 times more likely to have or to develop lupus than men. In Birmingham, the figures showed that lupus occurred in almost exactly one in 2,500 adult women; which shows that lupus is not a rare disease in women. It is however rare in men, occurring in approximately 1 in 25,000 adult men. Although the disease can start at any age, the first signs of the disease in women usually appear during the reproductive years (after the onset of menstrual periods and before the menopause). The disease is most commonly diagnosed in women between the ages of 20 and 40, and it appears to be milder in those in whom the disease starts after the menopause (when the monthly periods stop). There is no particular age pattern in men with lupus. \n\nIt is also well recognised that people from different ethnic and racial backgrounds are at different risks of developing lupus. People of West Indian origin are particularly likely to develop the disease, even when they are born and live in North America or the UK. Surprisingly, people of West African origin (from which the West Indian populations were descended) are at low risk of developing lupus. Studies have suggested that up to 1 in 250 women in Jamaica develop lupus. In Birmingham, 1 in 500 women of Afro-Caribbean background have lupus, compared with about 1 in 1000 women from India and Pakistan, and about 1 in 2,500 white European Caucasians. Other studies have shown that people of Chinese and Polynesian backgrounds are also at increased risk of developing lupus, compared with white Caucasians. \n\n\nAlthough there is no cure for lupus, for the vast majority of people with the disease effective treatment can minimize symptoms, reduce inflammation, and maintain normal bodily functions. Medications often are prescribed for people with lupus, depending on which organ(s) are involved, and the severity of involvement. Commonly prescribed medications include: \n\nNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) – These drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, are usually recommended for muscle and joint pain, and arthritis. \n\nAcetaminophen – A mild analgesic used for pain, such as Tylenol. \n\nCorticosteroids – Synthetically produced corticosteroids, such as Prednisone, are used to reduce inflammation and suppress activity of the immune system. \n\nAntimalarials – These drugs, such as Plaquenil, are prescribed for skin and joint symptoms of lupus. It may take months before these drugs demonstrate a beneficial effect. \n\nImmunomodulating Drugs – These drugs, such as Imuran and Cytoxan, act in a similar manner to the corticosteroid drugs in that they suppress inflammation and tend to suppress the immune system. \n\nBiologic Drugs – These drugs include agents that block the production of specific antibodies, like those against DNA, or agents that act to suppress the manufacture of antibodies through other mechanisms.
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I have been checking some notes that I have.  Earl Mindell says to increase your Omega-3 fats.  I have found a study that says that aspartame (the component in no-cal sugars) can cause lupus.\n\nPeople with lupus or other autoimmune diseases should not eat – I-canavanine, a compound in alfalfa, can trigger an autoimmune response in the body similar to lupus.\n\nFor Potassium, I found: Deficiency Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorders; Irritability and depression; Lupus (mega-doses have shown a positive response in 80% of cases studied)\n\nSulfur Deficiency: Degeneration of cartilage, ligaments and tendons, Lupus, Several collagen diseases, Sickle cell anemia \n\nIt has been claimed that supplementation with pharmacological doses of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) may alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.\n\nAnd one I did not expect to find:  Water cures ... lupus...  These conditions are caused by prolonged chronic dehydration.  In these conditions exercising one's muscles should be part of the treatment program.\n\nLots of different information, but some good leads.  I would try one or all of them.
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Im so sorry that your mum is suffering from this very cruel debilitating condition.\n\nAs I know you will be aware lupus affects so many internal organs so working out if this is lupus related is not easy, as the painful neck could be down to usual wear and tear etc. Musco skeletal injury, back pain, knee pain etc often presents itself as neck and head pain.\n\nHas she thought about a neuromuscular consultation?   to eliminate the chance that she may have accumulative strain through holding herself stiffly? The fact that the pain is worse when she slouches seems to point to it being a lower back problem?  (We are all really good at standing on one leg if the other one hurts therefore damaging the good leg etc)\n\nA neuromuscular therapist could show her how to relax, how to move in pattern, and how to recognise when her everyday movements are taking her into pain?\n\nGood luck to you both
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Lupus, Crohn's Disease, and some other diseases mimic eachother.  MS isn't the worst thing that could happen to you.  I speak from experience, because I have MS.