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Is Relapsing Polychondritis Hereditary

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Dr. Divya Agarwal MD

hi, I think i have relapsing polychondritis my ear cartilage seems to be almost melting. it only started recently and is always after cocaine use ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divya Agarwal ( Rheumatologist)
Dr. Das Arindam MD

diagnosed with relapsing polychondritis . both ear cartilages are inflammated. all blood & urine tests including PR3 XXXXXXX IF and other relevant tests are normal and well within the biological limits ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Das Arindam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Saurabh Gupta MD

was negative. I do have a platelet defect (QPD) and have had relapsing polychondritis in my left ear ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saurabh Gupta ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Shruti Rijhwani MD

x several months now. I do have a hx of some autoimmune issues. 1997 had relapsing polychondritis ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shruti Rijhwani ( Rheumatologist)
Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain MD

I, supposidly, have polychondritis and was initially prescribed 40mg of prednisone to alilviate ear problems and arthritic pain. Could not tolerate 40mg of prednisone, not even long term 20mg. Suggested I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash MD

I have relapsing polychondritis, it started in left ear then went right ear. It moved both eyes. I ... calification? Now relapsing polychondritis has moved to throat, lungs, and heart. I can... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr. Deepti Singh MD

I have relapsing Polychondritis affecting my left ear-so far. My ENT/surgeon has already removed quite a bit of necrotic cartlage from that ear. I recently had blood work done with cultures. 2 were ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepti Singh ( ENT Specialist)
Dr. Aseem MD

I was diagnosed with relapsing polychondritis and would like to find a specialist here in california to confirm. I am undergoing treatment with a cocktail of prednisone, methotrexate, and folic acid ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aseem ( Pediatrician)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

I have relapsing polychondritis and this is the first major jaw flare I ve had (though have had all of the other areas in the past) Anyway it extends from ears,to jaw and moving towards throat. Should ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

relapsing polychondritis.....had ct of sinuses.....would it have showed something suspicious if it was polychondritis?????My ears r fine....it s just my nose....I have crohns just in my colon .....it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)