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Pericarditis and cough?

Dx with pericarditis almost two years ago. As an SLE patient I struggle with it off and on but over the past couple months I have noticed I tend to have a cough the first 2-3 hours of the day. I have never smoked. I sleep in a sitting position because pain and breathing is worse lying down.

What could be causing the cough? Should I go back to cardiologist or is this lung related since I have had pleurisy numerous times as well?
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  • Female | 55 years old
  • Complaint duration: 60 days
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian / White
  • Height: 64
  • Weight: 155lbs
  • Medications: Plaquenil, colcrys, pentoxyphyline, tramadol, prednisone prn, imitrex, armour thyroid
  • Conditions: SLE, gastroparesis, pericarditis
  • Hospitalizations: Last was 2013 for multi- organ serositis
April 12, 12:28 AM

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1 UpVoted this answer Budi Bahureksa, DO Cardiologist, Tucson
Yes, SLE and cough go together. It could be that your SLE is worsening. Probably the first step is to visit your primary care provider or your rheumatologist. He can determine if you have an infection. Be sure to make sure if you have an infection and not to take antibiotics unless you actually do have an infection. Either way, the real solution is to reverse your SLE. This does take a while, but in doing so your cough should improve and resolve if it is related to SLE. A Naturopathic doctor or a homeopathic doctor can help you balance your hormones to actually reduce the SLE. Auto-immune diseases can be reversed, at least in our experience. Seewww.naturopathic.org to find a provider near you. The drugs you are on suppress your immune system. Let's balance it!
Julie Lachman
Julie Lachman, ND
Naturopathic Doctor in Doylestown, PA
Level: Key Opinion Leader (239)
Website: Julie Lachman ND, LLC
April 13, 03:37 PM
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1-Request Echo r/o effusive pericarditis / assess LV function.

2-r/o Infection (bronchitis).
Professor M Zak Khalil MD MRCPUK
Professor M Zak Khalil MD MRCPUK
Cardiologist / Internal Medicine
Level: Key Opinion Leader (112)
January 09, 12:30 AM
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your medications may be the major part of the problems, allergens in the bedroom may also play a role as well.

ask your Dr. to review the combination of drugs more often.

best
Ali Meschi
Ali Meschi, PhD, BCIM
Naturopathic Practitioner in Laguna Hills, CA
Level: Master Contributor (71)
August 16, 04:54 AM
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I would suggest following an alkaline lifestyle and diet as outlined in my book The pH Miracle revised and updated. Read Chapter 11 and do the Whole Body Cleanse. We have had great success in reversing SLE. www.phoreveryoung.com orwww.phoreveryoung.wordpress for medical reversals of SLE.
Robert Young
Robert Young, PhD, D.Sc., N.D.
Naturopathic Doctor in Valley Center, CA
Level: Top Contributor (47)
Website: pHOREVER YOUNG
June 07, 07:44 PM
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Your situation is complex. You need to develop a relationship with a reliable practitioner you trust, be they medical or natural, and work this through. I would require far more information than this to help you, but I felt compelled to tell you that you need to pursue it. I would be happy to help you, and I feel that I could, but this is far beyond the scope of a quick answer web-site.
Jana L.Scott
Jana L.Scott, ND
Naturopathic Doctor in Burgin, KY
Level: Contributor (12)
Website: Nutritional Health Education Center
April 18, 08:48 PM
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I concur that you should see the primary care and the Rheumatologist to make sure that the SLE is controlled adequately, and they could send you to other specialists if needed.
Budi Bahureksa
Budi Bahureksa, DO
Cardiologist in Tucson, AZ
Level: Contributor (16)
April 13, 05:37 PM
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The cough may be a side effect from one of the medications you are taking. You may also have congestion in your body. I would recommend detoxing by taking a laxative. Also, oregacillin and asparagus extract may clear up any infection in the body that would affect your lungs. Hawthorne berry tea is a good formula to drink on a regular basis it strengthens the heart.
Margaret Bailey
Margaret Bailey, ND
Naturopathic Practitioner in Jericho, NY
Level: Key Opinion Leader (121)
Website: Nature Well
April 13, 02:09 PM
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SLE is an autoimmune disease where the body is attacking itself. Important to get your entire body back in working order starting with the G.I. tract. Going back to the cardiologist is a good idea, however I would like to see you also take another path different than that of traditional medicine, and that is functional medicine.

http://orangeparkchiropractor.com/new-patients/functional-medicine.html

https://www.discoverhealth.us

https://www.youtube.com/user/discoverhealth
David Otto
David Otto, DC, DACBN
Chiropractic in Orange Park, FL
Level: Key Opinion Leader (527)
Website: Discover Family Wellness
April 13, 11:55 AM
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Go back to your Specialist hun....you need a thorough re-examination ...OK??!! GOD Bless....
George B. Cooper
George B. Cooper, BSAE, MBA, NMD, CDN, PhD, DD & NDPhys.
Naturopathic Doctor in Ormond Beach, FL
Level: Master Contributor (70)
Website: Family Health Education Center(FHEC)
April 13, 04:00 AM
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You need to go back to your cardiologist for re-evaluation. It could be any number of things. Allergy-related, medications needing to be readjusted, etc. Better safe than sorry. Take care
Geraldine McNamara
Geraldine McNamara, Naturopath-ND, BioMedical Researcher, HHP, Herbologist, C.hT, CNHC
Naturopathic Practitioner in Daytona Beach, FL
Level: Key Opinion Leader (155)
April 12, 04:06 PM
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