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Has anyone ever heard if an autoimmune phenomonon?
I am new to this specific forum. I am always on the thyroid disorder forum. I have Hasrhimoto and Graves disease. I had my thyroid removed in Dec. I was also in a tragic car accident in1986. I had my spleen and gall bladder removed. I also contracted hep c from a blood transfusion. (it was before they tested for it) The hep c has always been under control but I am trying to give you all of the lovely details. Since my thyroid surgery, I have had severe facial swelling.( to the point my face is distorted at times and sometimes just swollen on one side) I am also losing my hair and it has been confirmed that it's not from my thyroid. I saw a specialist last week and he said that I could have an autoimmune phenomonon. Has anyone ever heard of this? He has me on major doses of prednisone to reduce the swelling. It is working for the most part. I am scared that he is going to confirm this autoimmune phenomonon next week. Does anyone have any idea what could be in store for me? I am scared and was hoping that someone could give me some insight. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your response. I am not sure what an ANA is. I have had my blood drawn almost every other week for the last 5 months and I carry my doucments with me to each dr. So, yes he was looking at bloodwork. Let me know what an ANA is and I maybe you will have some insight for me. Thank you so very much.
I read your post and I am sorry you are having difficulties. I had to go to the dictionary just to see what other descriptions there may be for phenomonom and I came up with this: phe·nom·e·non (f-nm-nn, -nn)
n. pl. phe·nom·e·na (-n)
1. An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses.
2. pl. phe·nom·e·nons
a. An unusual, significant, or unaccountable fact or occurrence; a marvel.
b. A remarkable or outstanding person; a paragon. See Synonyms at wonder.
3. Philosophy In the philosophy of Kant, an object as it is perceived by the senses, as opposed to a noumenon.
4. Physics An observable event.
The doctor seems to have used a term that I at least have not heard used to say that maybe you are having a "flare"?? I don't know. I am guessing and I don't want to scare you. But I have never heard a doctor say phenomonom. I wouldn't let that worry you though. Have you ever been told you have a positive ANA? You said he is going to confirm this dx next week, did he draw blood?
God Bless,
Joni
n. pl. phe·nom·e·na (-n)
1. An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses.
2. pl. phe·nom·e·nons
a. An unusual, significant, or unaccountable fact or occurrence; a marvel.
b. A remarkable or outstanding person; a paragon. See Synonyms at wonder.
3. Philosophy In the philosophy of Kant, an object as it is perceived by the senses, as opposed to a noumenon.
4. Physics An observable event.
The doctor seems to have used a term that I at least have not heard used to say that maybe you are having a "flare"?? I don't know. I am guessing and I don't want to scare you. But I have never heard a doctor say phenomonom. I wouldn't let that worry you though. Have you ever been told you have a positive ANA? You said he is going to confirm this dx next week, did he draw blood?
God Bless,
Joni
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