Originally posted by: RishiS
Wow, two males in the family had it (or something similar). Lupus is VERY rare for males to get.Originally posted by: SupaDupaCheez My wife has a form of it (sjogrens), her sisters have it, her Father has it, and her Brother has been diagnosed with RA (which is in the same family of diseases). Oh yeah.....this is NOT a genetic disorderI don't have time to go into it (leaving for dinner) but I can try to give more info later). SDC
Yeah.....EXTREMELY rare for TWO in the same immediate family. My wife's family is actually a part of a long term study with Dr. Brian Mandell and the Cleveland Clinic. Mandell is the head of Arthritic diseases at C.C. and is highly respected in his field. He travels all over the world speaking of the latest procedures. He is arguing that the disease is genetic in nature. If you know somebody who isn't getting the treatment you think they should or you would just like a second opinion, I HIGHLY reccommend you get in contact with him. VERY nice guy who talks in plain english (instead of doctor speak) and is a realist. I haven't looked but i'm sure he is listed on the C.C. website.
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