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I have fever, joint pain, and dry mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a fever for over a year now. I have joint pain in wrists and awaiting ultrasound guided steroid injections. I have three deformed fingers, premature ventricular contractions, shortness of breath, chest pain, upper back pain, neck stiffness, cracking and pain. I have dry mouth,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it does look like you are having an autoimmune problem. But, the type of rash, puffy fingers, rash over the knuckles, and fever does warrant that we should evaluate you further. Secondly dry eyes, dry mouth, and choking. That is a bit of concern as we ... Read Full »
My daughter has dermatomyositis. What's the time estimate?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has been suffering from dermatomyositis for one year, which was identified with the help of a blood test and creatinine phosphokinase test. The treatment started, and she was examined after a month, and this time her creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) level was 10413 units per ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see that her creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) level has improved and is almost normal. This is mainly due to high-dose Prednisone and IVIG (intravenous immune globulin). Her current... Read Full »
I have amyopathic dermatomyositis. Is it dangerous?
Query: Hi doctor, I was just diagnosed with amyopathic dermatomyositis, and I have been put through a lot of cancer screenings as this does not run in my family. All tests are normal, except regular ultrasound of the abdomen showed two non-specific liver lesions up to 3.2 cm. The previous CT scan of the a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, non-specific liver lesions are mentioned as hemangiomas. CT scan without contrast would not pick them that easily, they may have been present then. Even if hemangiomas were not there, they may have developed over time and are benign. Having said that, it is ... Read Full »
Can I have lymphoma, kidney diseases, and eye problems due to secondary Sjogren's syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had dermatomyositis for three years and was asked to take tablet Cellcept. Before being diagnosed with dermatomyositis, I developed dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction. After taking the medicines, I had dryness in my mouth. I tested negative for anti-SSA Ro and an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, as you are receiving the best treatment for dermatomyositis. Secondary Sjogren's syndrome is a very common autoimmune disease. Being on tablet Cellcept (Mycophenolate mofetil 500 mg) is more than enough to prevent complications of Sjogren's syndrome. Yo... Read Full »
Apart from medications, what other treatment options are available for dermatomyositis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have recently been diagnosed with dermatomyositis. I have attached my report. Please inspect and kindly help, doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I reviewed your report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). We generally diagnose dermatomyositis with five things. Muscle weakness Elevated LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and CPK (creatine phosp... Read Full »