Scleroderma Support Group
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen. Scleroderma affects the skin, and in more serious cases it can affect the blood vessels and internal organs. The most evident symptom is the hardening of the skin and associated scarring.
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I am new here I hope someone out there can answer my question. I was diagnosed with lupus due to history of joint inflammation and now blood clots in lung, but I have a white spot on the tip of my thumb that is hard with a little bump, It is painful, not like a callous, too small and not raised enough like a wart. It is getting bigger and more painful everyday. I think it maybe a calinosis or a ulceration. I have no money for a copay for a doctor. Anyone have home rememdy or idea? Thanks Judy
I am new here I hope someone out there can answer my question. I was diagnosed with lupus due to history of joint inflammation and now blood clots in lung, but I have a white spot on the tip of my thumb that is hard with a little bump, It is painful, not like a callous, too small and not raised enough like a wart. It is getting bigger and more painful everyday. I think it maybe a calinosis or a ulceration. I have no money for a copay for a doctor. Anyone have home rememdy or idea? Thanks Judy
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
My impression is that it's possible that other antibody's from other concurrent autoimmune diseases can mask the anticentromere pattern. So I don't think the anticentromere B antibody test is done nearly as often as it should be, particularly since it is not part of the usual ENA testing panel.
My suggestion: insist on this test, or change doctors, and find someone who will do it. It took 24 years of autoimmune symptoms before I got diagnosed! I should have stood up for myself long ago!
It does turn out that I have the DQ8 gene (DQB1*0302), which can cause multiple autoimmune diseases. I also have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and probable Sjogren's.