ESR consider 2-butoxyethanol (LUPUS)

 
I didn't know what ESR was ... so I looked it up  ...
 
May I quote this on a web page ... your comment-quote below:
 
"In lupus, the body's immune system does not work as it should. A healthy immune system produces proteins called antibodies and specific cells called lymphocytes that help fight and destroy viruses, bacteria, and other foreign substances that invade the body. In lupus, the immune system produces antibodies against the body's healthy cells and tissues. These antibodies, called autoantibodies, contribute to the inflammation of various parts of the body and can cause damage to organs and tissues. 
 

Symptoms
Each person with lupus has slightly different symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. However, some of the most common symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, and extreme fatigue. A characteristic red skin rash - called a butterfly or malar rash - may appear across the nose and cheeks. Rashes may also occur on the face and ears, upper arms, shoulders, chest, and hands. Because many people with lupus are sensitive to sunlight (called photosensitivity), skin rashes often first develop or worsen after sun exposure.

Common Symptoms of Lupus
  • Painful or swollen joints and muscle pain
  • Unexplained fever
  • Red rashes, most commonly on the face
  • Chest pain upon deep breathing
  • Unusual loss of hair
  • Pale or purple fingers or toes from cold or stress (Raynaud's phenomenon)
  • Sensitivity to the sun
  • Swelling (edema) in legs or around eyes
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Swollen glands
  • Extreme fatigue -  Same as CFIDS?
Other symptoms of lupus include anemia (a decrease in red blood cells), headaches, dizziness, depression, confusion, or seizures. New symptoms may continue to appear years after the initial diagnosis, and different symptoms can occur at different times. In some people with lupus, only one system of the body, such as the skin or joints, is affected. Other people experience symptoms in many parts of their body. Just how seriously a body system is affected varies from person to person. The following systems in the body also can be affected by lupus.
  • Kidneys: Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) can impair their ability to get rid of waste products and other toxins from the body effectively. There is usually no pain associated with kidney involvement, although some patients may notice swelling in their ankles. Most often, the only indication of kidney disease is an abnormal urine or blood test. Because the kidneys are so important to overall health, lupus affecting the kidneys generally requires intensive drug treatment to prevent permanent damage.
  • Lungs: Some people with lupus develop pleuritis, an inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity that causes chest pain, particularly with breathing. Patients with lupus also may get pneumonia.
  • Central nervous system: In some patients, lupus affects the brain or central nervous system. This can cause headaches, dizziness, memory disturbances, vision problems, seizures, stroke, or changes in behavior.
  • Blood vessels: Blood vessels may become inflamed (vasculitis), affecting the way blood circulates through the body. The inflammation may be mild and may not require treatment or may be severe and require immediate attention.
  • Blood: People with lupus may develop anemia, leukopenia (a decreased number of white blood cells), or thrombocytopenia (a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, which assist in clotting). Some people with lupus may have an increased risk for blood clots.
  • Heart: In some people with lupus, inflammation can occur in the heart itself (myocarditis and endocarditis) or the membrane that surrounds it (pericarditis), causing chest pains or other symptoms. Lupus can also increase the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Diagnosis
Diagnosing lupus can be difficult. It may take months or even years for doctors to piece together the symptoms to diagnose this complex disease accurately. Giving the doctor a complete, accurate medical history (for example, what health problems you have had and for how long) is critical to the process of diagnosis.
No single test can determine whether a person has lupus, but several laboratory tests can help the doctor to make a diagnosis. The most useful tests identify certain autoantibodies often present in the blood of people with lupus. The doctor may order a biopsy of the skin or kidneys if those body systems are affected. Other laboratory tests are used to monitor the progress of the disease once it has been diagnosed. A complete blood count, urinalysis, blood chemistries, and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test can provide valuable information.as it should. A healthy immune system produces proteins called antibodies and specific cells called lymphocytes that help fight and destroy viruses, bacteria, and other foreign substances that invade the body. In lupus, the immune system produces antibodies against the body's healthy cells and tissues. These antibodies, called autoantibodies, contribute to the inflammation of various parts of the body and can cause damage to organs and tissues". end of quote http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/926062834.html
 
The chemical I've been concerned about should be suspect for: The doctor may be interested in 2-butoxyethanol  http://www.valdezlink.com/acute.htm
  • Present an abnormal blood picture showing:  Erythropenia
 
  • Present an abnormal blood picture showing:  Reticulocytosis
 
  • Present an abnormal blood picture showing:  Granulocytosis
 
  • Present an abnormal blood picture showing:  Leukocytosis
 
  • Likely to Cause Fragility of Erythrocytes
Are red blood cells small sized? Blood in urine?
  • Likely to Cause Hematuria
 
If my theory is correct, then we are talking about multiple generations of chemically poisoned people ... not a genetic abnormality of some kind.  Good nutrition and glyconutrient food supplements seem to be helpful.  If a transfusion is needed ... for this group ... a transfusion of WHOLE blood given slowly at the right temp seems to be the most helpful. 
 
I have no medical background.  I have just studied 2-butoxyethanol and talked to a lot of people with known and suspected exposures.
It seems to cause CFS, too
 
Sincerely, 
Margaret Diann, PO Box 233 , Valdez , AK 99686   margaret.realhelp@gmail.com  

1/3/06

We need accurate Epidemiology info for Valdez - BEFORE and after 1989

2-25-06