Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Ok,this a very weird question..has anyone been been told anything about any kind of fungus to can get because of having an autoimmune problem? I ask this question because I went to the dentist today and was told I have a fungus in my mouth! I asked what i should do about it she just told me it would probably resolve on its own..well the problem is i have also been having a problem with a very weird rash that comes and goes but its always in the very same spot...its under my breast..could that be a fungus as well? Im a little freaked out and have emailed my dr...have any of you delt with this kind of problem?
Thank so much
Kim
Thank so much
Kim
Did your doctor ever mention yeast infection or candidiasis?
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When it's in your mouth the yeast (also called candida) is termed "thrush". Yeast infections of the skin are common as well, especially under the breast (in men too). You can go to your MD and get some liquid "nystatin" to swish around in your mouth....though if you're not in pain from the yeast in your mouth you may be able to just ignore it. For the rash, your MD will give you a cream or powder to apply wich will clear it right up. Trust me, your MD has seen this before!
I've had these yeast issues too and they're quit annoying...when the infection gets bad it'll REALLY start to hurt, blister, and itch, so catch it while it's mild.
Thanks
Kim