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.
New Englandâs Largest Turkey. With a trunk almost 17 feet in circumference, this is a magnificent specimen of the turkey oak (Quercus cerris), 64 feet high, New Englandâs largest. Native to Europe, it has wavy-edged leaves and large acorns with bristly cups.