Autoimmune Disorders: Guidelines for referral/medical attention

Question 1

What are some s/s of anaphylactic shock

Answer 1

• vocal hoarseness
• difficulty breathing
• chest discomfort or tightness

Question 2

In addition to anaphylactic shock, what are some major reasons to refer for immediate medical referral or attention?

Answer 2

• new onset joint pain with recent surgery
• intense tenderness of a joint accompanied with erythema
• Symmetric swelling and pain of peripheral joints
• Development of progressive neuro sx
• Evidence of SC compression in anyone with RA
• Positive ptosis tests

Question 3

When is intense tenderness of a joint with erythema most troublesome?

Answer 3

with recent infection

Question 4

When is development of progressive neuro symptoms particularly problematic?

Answer 4

1-3 weeks following:

• infection
• vaccination