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TRAPS
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TRAPS
by TRAPS, Jun 07, 2009 09:55PM
I have children with TRAPS (R121Q) varrient. They are 4 and 2 years old. Their inflammation comes about every 5 weeks and lasts about 2 weeks. Since their symptoms are similar to actual illness, how can we tell the difference and when to use a steriod vs. antibiotic? What can we expect with this disease.
Doctor's Answer
by Jordanna Joaquina, MS, CGC, Jun 18, 2009 02:35PM
, Jun 18, 2009 02:35PMTo: TRAPS
TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome (also known as TRAPS or familial Hibernian fever) is a disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, abdominal pain, localized tender skin lesions (rash), and joint/muscle pain.
We recommend that you and your children meet with a rheumatologist to discuss the natural history of TRAPS as well as their treatment options. You can find a local rheumatologist by going to the American College of Rheumatology website.
You may also benefit from meeting with a medical geneticist, as TRAPS is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. As such, having one copy of the R121Q variant is sufficient to have the symptoms. You can find a medical geneticist by going to the American College of Medical Genetics website.
We recommend that you and your children meet with a rheumatologist to discuss the natural history of TRAPS as well as their treatment options. You can find a local rheumatologist by going to the American College of Rheumatology website.
You may also benefit from meeting with a medical geneticist, as TRAPS is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. As such, having one copy of the R121Q variant is sufficient to have the symptoms. You can find a medical geneticist by going to the American College of Medical Genetics website.
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