The 3 ways Lupus can affect your hands - a Rheumatologist explains

[@kellyjordan1003]

Very informative!

[@angi334]

I absolutely love your hair! So cute 🥰

[@maryjacobs7046]

When I have brought up concerns or changes to my doctor, she just "tut-tuts" and goes in as though I had said nothing. Very frustrating. I stay because she got my lupus under control quickly and because I get very stressed when going to a new doctor.

[@MsWarriordiva]

You NEED a new Dr or advocate better for yourself. Don't let her tut tut when you discuss issues!

[@snafu8203]

This was very informative and helpful.

[@punkbunnee9558]

I thought my hand problems were a separate condition and never could figure it out. Thank you ❤

[@DianasDreams]

Thank you for this! I looked on google and this video came up in my feed...I am 66 and have lupus since I was 21, and pregnant with a 12 pound baby...since have been diagnosed with several other auto immunes, including MS & SBS...5 spine surgeries...I just moved here to Palm beach Florida, and about to see a new to me Rheumatologist & Pain management...My rash on my hands is mostly at the palm of, also gout and Psoriatic Arthritis, RA...Finding out what is going to with my hands through you, a eye opener...The cold hands and feet, AND at the rods where my spine is 2/3rd's fused, I use a heat blanket when needed =) Subbed to your channel, to learn even more, God bless you!

[@funeats8201]

Have you tried an anti-inflammatory diet? Look into the Wahls protocol from Dr Terry Wahls. It got her out of a wheelchair. A lot of people are healing autoimmune disease with carnivore or ketogenic diets as well. I think it’s worth trying.

[@gillianashley1820]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@lfprithivi]

Have lupus cutaneous. Have OA and RA. Have every symptom u discussed. Daily inflammation. Wish you were my doc. Ty. Bless you. ❤

[@jkp39420]

go carnivore

[@sherilynn1310]

Well. I said "Yup." "Yeah." "That too." "Right." "That's my thumbs."

[@leaveittolefty]

can the finger/hand issues described here also apply to the toes and feet? my great toe has turned red then purple, sore 3 times now and then gets better..until now

[@san4953]

Google gout and look at the images to see if they’re similar. Whether they are or aren’t, see a doctor.I have lupus and this video describes my hands perfectly. I’ve never had this kind of reaction in my feet/toes, but I may just be very lucky.

[@matraclm5422]

I have Lupus and get severe tendonitis and joint pain... i also often feel like my fingers can get... displaced, I guess? Like they get overstretched when i hold something, and it hurts for several hours... x_x

[@Survivin2Thrivin]

Thanks, Dr Ortiz! Appreciate this information. If you see this, could you inform how lupus is diagnosed as differentated from joint arthritis? Please. Thanks, again. May God Bless

[@fionaestherfortuin4185]

I have R A with SL Not in hands but feet iive had a toe amputation my feet pains terrible i have periferal neuropathy due to failed back syndrom i came out of hospital after 6 weeks were i had an abcess removal on my c4 c5 c6 developed shingles so now i get these pops on my face tiny pimple an its sore it leaves marks after healed im on L Lysine ive started with a remedy disprin mixed with aques cream an lemon im taking plaquenal 1 x prednisone an a allergy tablet thank u very much

[@monikadossa8607]

I wish my Doc would listen 😢I have no faith anymore with that being said…. I know I’m not crazy.

[@MsWarriordiva]

Go to a different Dr.!!! You pay them for help!!!

[@birdlady2725]

Sarcoidosis was similar for me with the changing nerve pain. I don't know if it is related.

[@lorieparker5767]

what about knots on the dip joints? im 39 and currently awaiting my rheum appt but had been reading sometimes can be caused with lupus as well? is this true?

[@fionaestherfortuin4185]

Oh yes cbd drops helps out my SL in remission

[@kathytracy7952]

I have severe pain in all my joints on the right side and it’s constant should I see a rheumatologist before any other doctor

[@leaveittolefty]

rheumatologists usually require a referral, but you can ask. PCP is best starting place ive recently learned

[@kathytracy7952]

@ thank you I hope you find one also

[@annjames1837]

My NP has Lupus. She is remission by eating a Ketogenic diet. Why do doctors never discuss the importance of diet 😢

[@funeats8201]

Because that would put them out of business. Keto or carnivore diets seem to fix an awful lot of diseases!

[@shannonparker1]

I completely put my lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and mixed connective tissue disease into remission by eating the lion diet ( ribeye steak) only. I've been eating this way for over 550 days, and I'm off all meds, and I'm 50 and feel 25. I feel amazing! My rheumatologist told me he's never heard of food affecting autoimmune. I never saw him again. It makes me so sad that more people don't know this information.

[@debbiemonck4730]

I have scleroderma/crest my fingers are totally contractured...i still cant find out a definite answer after 20 years....they are not painful in the joints... The surgeon told me thats because they are fused? Would this be the case or is it just the skinand tendons so tight? They have been this way for 13 years...or would i need surgery to be able to gwt movement? Thankyou kindly....your shows are wonderful...i am in australia...would love to get an answer to my question

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

I think I remember hearing it could be caused by carbohydrates, which gives you a vitamin B-1 deficiency, (Dr Eric Berg). I am not medically qualified but would recommend a keto or carnivore diet which, going by the comments on the videos Cures just about everything. Namaste 🙏

[@MsWarriordiva]

I have CREST, too. I have 2 great hand Drs who know CREST well. That's what I recommend....seeing a good, knowledgeable hand Dr. Unfortunately, I broke my left wrist badly & had to havea 6 in metal plate in. I went to hand PT, which helped, but my acuity hasn't been 100% so it's just another complication.

[@debbiemonck4730]

Thankyou for the replies...so sorry you have broken your wrist so badly..i really feel your setback...really hard to find a great hand surgeon in australia....dr melone in us is great to listen to re hands..i really wish there was someone like him in australia.

[@ConnieAuten]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@brittanyg6570]

My hands turn red and swell horribly. The joint pain in my fingers is intense. I'm also a dog groomer so whatever is causing this is taking a major toll on my career. My doctor just tells me to take an advil and drink water. :(

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Please, please find another doctor. Your current one is being lazy.

[@1corinthians-138]

I wish you would do a video for skin are. I have sjogrens, and my skin is so dry and peels constantly. I have to use moisterizers several times a day. Dermatologist just gives different steroid creams which don't work. Please help.