Patricia:

lupus is an autoimmue disease. While it is usually found in women (approximately 90%), it *is* found in men and children.

Has your grandson been seen by a rheumatologist? What did his current doctors suggest?


Hugs,
ladybrannon

Is he getting injections for his allergies? I did and I think I got lupus because of it. I had bad allergies. If he is, discontinue the treatment right away! Remember that allergies are caused by an over reaction by the immune system. See a specialist asap. If the ana titer is 1:80 or higher then there is something going on. Also, positive anti-dna is a classic sign of lupus. There is an entire slew of tests they will do. If the ana is negative then he probably doesnt have lupus.

Shawna