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In need of a SARC DOC.in Baton rouge,La
- By BABYGIRL10 · New reply November 15, 2009
- 10 replies
- I have a good skin doc,but can any on in B.R la tell me is thier a goon SARC DOC OR A GOOD CLINIC HERE ...
Strange smell!
- By KittyLou · New reply November 14, 2009
- 34 replies
- I can sometimes smell something very unattractive around me, it's much worse when I'm in an enclosed space that's very warm. It's hard to describe the smell but it's always the same...maybe a sweet mould ...
fractures in the bones
- By Babs9 · New reply November 10, 2009
- 3 replies
- I am still in the process of what I actually have. The bone doc has said yes it is sarc, he rheum. says it is not. My concern is, I have many lesions in pelvis, spine etc. I have asked the doctors if ...
Wondering what the difference is between Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis
- By Michael44 · New reply November 9, 2009
- 5 replies
- Ever since I was told over a week ago that I have scarring in my lungs I am wondering what the difference is between sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis? I am waiting for the HMO to clear my referral to ...
Today My Oncologist told me he was fairly certain I have sarcoidosis
- By Michael44 · New reply November 7, 2009
- 12 replies
- Hi everyone, After years of not feeling right and for the past year I have had a bizarre symptom of chills(without fever) and feeling cold.. I was referred to a hematologist/oncologist to check my slightly ...
Has Anyone been cured of this disease
- By dianalynn · New reply November 3, 2009
- 26 replies
- Anyone been cured of this disease and exactly what was their treatment? But then those cured would likely be living life pain free and not be on this site ...
PET scan
- By janepauline · New reply October 28, 2009
- 4 replies
- Can some one please tell me what a PET scan is. There is a scanner at one of my local hospitals but I don't know what it is or how it helps diagnose Sarc. Janepaulline ...
Travelling abroad
- By ABC1231 · New reply October 28, 2009
- 10 replies
- It will shortly be necessary for me to travel to a tropical region for the first time ever, for about two to three weeks for work. Does anybody have experience of the following: 1. the effect of extreme ...
bone sarcodosis
- By Licia · New reply October 23, 2009
- 11 replies
- Can someone please help me out there with bone sarc. I been have pain on my right wrist bone for a about 3 months now. i noticed the pain after i came from a park this summer I broke out on my arms with ...
Cyclosporin
- By Jules89 · New reply October 19, 2009
- 21 replies
- Just started this medication just a few days ago. Still taking a low dose of predisone along with this. Just curious to know if anyone has taken this medication. I have posted a couple of journal entries ...
Help
- By saskgurl3100 · New reply October 18, 2009
- 6 replies
- Hi there, I am new to this site but what i have seen is awsome, everyone on here is so wonderful, but i have a question, 1 of many.... Where can i find links to doctors near me?? thank you for your help ...
fertility and sarcoidosis?
- By laurabarden · New reply October 8, 2009
- 5 replies
- I am a 29 year old overweight woman who has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. It affected my thyroids, parathyroids, lungs, and renal system amoung other things. I had to be on prednizone for almost 2 ...
military related sarcoid
- By ballchri621 · New reply October 5, 2009
- 16 replies
- I have a loved one whom was in the Navy during dessert storm time frame and then discharged. About ten yrs later the symptoms of sarcoid showed up..affecting pulmonary, eyes, liver and brain. He is trying ...
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month or Day
- By RMKnapper · New reply October 5, 2009
- 9 replies
- very confused, I have seen multiple places where the Awareness day is October 4, 2009 and I have seen the awareness month as April 2009. The dates are different everywhere. Help. The national health calendar ...
skin lesions on face (lupus p)
- By brikhouse · New reply September 26, 2009
- 17 replies
- starting to get alot of little bumps on my face, dr. cant prescribe nothing that works. anybody with solution, i can deal with the not breathing good but the lesions are causing me mental issues seriously ...
Throat Affected
- By Cornfield · New reply September 23, 2009
- 8 replies
- Hi. I've got the part where my upper airway around the vocal cords are affected. Hoarseness, cough, constant clearing of throat, and of course, the constant shortness of breath. Other than sipping on ...
Sarc dr in Kansas City
- By doxiemom2 · New reply September 3, 2009
- 2 replies
- Does anyone know of a good sarc doctor in the kansas city area ...
Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann
- By Poppy1 · New reply August 31, 2009
- 2 replies
- Does anyone know if there is a difference in BBS and Sarcoid? They seem to overlap, and I can not find anything that tells their differences ...
S.S. Disability
- By Daff81 · New reply August 29, 2009
- 2 replies
- Has anyone gone before the Administrative Law Judge for their hearing and have been denied ? If so what happens next . Do you start all over again ? I was just informed of my Hearing date and am worried ...
Prednisone and Libido
- By Marvino · Posted August 24, 2009
- 0 replies
- I am a 72 year old male with pulmonary sarcoidosis and on 30mg pred/dy. Prior to prednisone my libido was somewhat low and during sex I had trouble ejaculating. Now my libido is strong and I have little ...
Help and information from FSR
Sarcoidosis is a "multiorgan" disease - meaning it almost always involves more than one organ. It's unpredictable and affects different people in different ways.
You can learn about the ways in which sarcoidosis affects the body in FSR's Sarcoidosis and the Body brochure.
