What Causes Vasculitis?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jun 2014

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Question : 3 mths ago , I had renal biopsy that confirmed vasculitis. high cholestrol, microscopic blood and protein in urine, no peripheral odema. Renal function 4 years ago had numbers in normal range, cholesterol good, bp 130/80, liver function good, no diabetes, not overweight, fitness is a bit low, although active. The reason I went to the GP was migraines which became more and more frequent [up to 4 a week, sometimes 2 in a day and only hours apart - with aura]. My question is- are migriaines and CKD related? The drs say no. I am on a statin and since starting absolutely no migraines for 7 weeks. Do high cholesterol and migraines go together? Magnesium levels are rising due to supplement also.[
Am on cheme drug and steroid for vasculitis]

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it is important to see the cause of vasculitis . You should get your immune workup done . Specially SLE and XXXXXXX positive vasculitis needs to be ruled out . Headache can be due to SLE which seems to be a possibilty considering your case scenario. You should get ANA , ENA and XXXXXXX levels done.

CKD and headaches are unrelated , your doctor has rightly guided this to you. Dyslipidemia is also not related to headaches .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar