SUBJECT: lithtrypsy complications. MESSAGE: lithotripsy performed 1986, [LOCATION], [NAME] hostile &defensive that it caused PMR &Giant Cell arteritis. Onset of autoimmune disease between 4 &8 hrs. later. Never worked again (Head &Neck surgeon). Still battling hypertension, arteritis, Inflammatory myositis (biopsy USC, [NAME]). Most Drs. know squat about autoimmune diseases &the trigger. Your info only

Summarized question: Can lithotripsy cause autoimmune disease?