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Why have I been suddenly paralyzed?

I have had many diseases for 23 years. Lupus, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, just to name a few. About a year ago, I started noticing severe unexplained bruising and Petechiae. It started getting harder to walk and the pain can only be described as bone crushing. About 3-4 weeks ago, I lost the ability to walk or stand. I’m literally paralyzed. I was in the hospital from 4/5/18-4/12/18. They found I had vasculitis. They did a bone marrow biopsy which showed nothing. Blood work was low white count, low red count and two others I forgot the name of, they did MRI’s as well. Then they had a wheelchair delivered to my room and discharged me still paralyzed with no definitive reason why. They gave me no results or follow up orders. I found out from home health that they called it paralytic syndrome. I’m also indefinitely on no weight bearing at all. I have no support system and I’m absolutely terrified of my future. The pain is not being controlled. Any answers would be very very much appreciated!
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Excerpts from MedicineNet -Vasculitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Types...

"Vasculitis is a group of uncommon diseases, which result in inflammation of the blood vessels.

Vasculitis symptoms and signs vary greatly and depend upon the organs affected and the severity of the disease, and may include:

Rash
Headaches
Weight loss
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Seizures
Stroke
Paralysis
Kidney failure

Researchers don't know the cause of vasculitis; however, common features of the condition include inflammation of blood vessels and immune system abnormalities.

Examples of diseases and conditions in which vasculitis occurs include:

Kawasaki disease
Behçet's disease
Polyarteritis nodosa
Granulomatosis with polyangitiis
Churg-Strauss syndrome
Temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)
Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Vasculitis also may occur with infections, drugs (cocaine, amphetamines), cancers, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Vasculitis is diagnosed with blood tests, biopsies, and angiogram.

Treatment for vasculitis is directed toward decreasing the inflammation of the blood vessels and improving the function of affected organs."

"The treatment of the various forms of vasculitis is based on the severity of the illness and the organs involved. Treatments are generally directed toward stopping the inflammation and suppressing the immune system. Typically, cortisone-related medications, such as prednisone , are used. Additionally, other immune suppression drugs, such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and others are considered. Additionally, affected organs (such as the heart or lungs) may require specific medical treatment when the disease is active."
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