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Poison Ivy and LUPUS/ITP

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11 years 7 months ago #43652 by SuperDave1
Poison Ivy and LUPUS/ITP was created by SuperDave1
Hi ,

Long sufferer of this allergy , but the first episode since diagnosed with Lupus ,
(also have ITP )
does anyone know if one can afect the other ? or visa versa ?
my only concern is this one is pretty severe,

guess I'll ride it out...like I always do .
it today seems to be improving finally, had for 1-week so far.

Would appreciate reponses if familiar.

THANK YOU
SuperDave
staying posetive

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11 years 7 months ago #43654 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Poison Ivy and LUPUS/ITP
Dave:

I wouldn't think that poison ivy would affect either ITP or Lupus much, although either of those can be affected whenever the immune system acts up. Have you seen a doctor? You might need a good dose of steroids which could help ITP or Lupus or at least, shouldn't hurt them.
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