About 95% of people with lupus will test positive for antinuclear antibodies. A positive test result can also mean that you have one of these other autoimmune diseases: SjÃ¶gren's syndrome-- a disease that causes joint damage, as well as dry eyes and mouth; Scleroderma-- a connective tissue disease; Rheumatoid arthritis-- this causes joint damage, pain, and swelling; Polymyositis-- a disease that causes muscle weakness
Generally, the quality of turkey oak wood is low, and it has little commercial value. However, when properly seasoned turkey oak is used for firewood and is a main source of such for many barbecue restaurants. Tannins from the bark and twigs have also been used to stain or tan leather.
When people complain about cedar trees in Texas, theyâre usually talking about allergies: the dreaded cedar fever that makes life a nightmare for millions of sufferers throughout large swaths of the state. But at the Texas Capital last week, lawmakers were talking about cedars for other, very elemental, reasons: water and fire. Ashe Junipers, commonly called âcedar treesâ in Texas, do a good job of drinking one and spreading the other according to testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock. Some studies say mature cedars can pull about 33 gallons of water a day from the soil.