Granny's gone and done it again

[Rambling Iris]

I also found this just by doing a google search.
Vasculitis is a group of rare conditions characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can cause blood vessel walls to thicken, narrow, or weaken, restricting blood flow and potentially damaging vital organs and tissues. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy blood vessels, treating them as foreign invaders.

The condition can affect any size or type of blood vessel—arteries, veins, or capillaries—and can involve any part of the body, including the skin, kidneys, lungs, nerves, heart, and brain. Symptoms vary widely depending on which vessels and organs are affected, but common signs include fever, fatigue, weight loss, rash (such as purpura or petechiae), joint pain, and organ-specific issues like abdominal pain, vision changes, or breathing difficulties.

There are nearly 20 distinct types of vasculitis, each with different causes and patterns. Some are linked to infections (e.g., hepatitis B/C), medications, autoimmune diseases (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis), or cancers. Others occur without a known trigger.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Had my ANA checked again. This time it was negative. I wasn't surprised. I've been checked off and on for years, and off and on its been..positive, negative, positive, negative. I really don't care anymore. I wouldn't take the drugs they would suggest anyway. My other tests came back good..red blood cells, white blood cells, Vitamins...
But here's some great news. Austin had the rest of his blood work done. No vera for sure! He has another appointment because they're still trying to figure out why his groin and hip area is so painful.

ANA?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy blood vessels, treating them as foreign invaders.

This is what they said. They did blood work when they did the biopsy. He has lost a ton of weight and his creatine has been low every time it is checked

 

[Granny Hatchet]

This rash is spreading all over me. I took a Benadryl that had expired 3 of 25.

 

[microchick]

Yikes, @Granny Hatchet. I don't think that is too much to worry about expiration date. There is a bit of wiggle room there IMHO. I'd take one especially if I had a miserable creeping rash.

When I was working and my patients would have an unusual rash pop up I immediately asked myself okay, what's changed and start crawling through their med lists and asking them questions..

So okay, what's changed? New med? New food? New Fabric Softener or detergent? New bath soap? Something that you started using or eating shortly before the rash showed up? If it's a med, hold it till you can talk to the doctor. If it's a food, well, y'know, don't eat it sort of thing. Something has to have changed to trigger a creeping rash.

 

[WhatsUpDuck]

Have you take a new medicine or something that could have caused a reaction?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Nothing at all has changed

 

[Granny Hatchet]

bbl

 

[microchick]

Well that's good. Mysterious but good. Heading for bed guys. Still trying to catch up on my sleep.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Gnight Chick. Here's hoping Pi lets you sleep all night, Lol!