Just wondering if anyone along their road to diagnosis experienced one or more negative ANA test results. My rheumatologist believes I have lupus (among other things) but the ANA has been consistently within normal. Many thanks. Char
Is this pretty common with other people with lupus? CBC NAME VALUE REFERANCE RANGE WBC Count 3.5 L 4.0-10.0 (thou/mcL) Red Blood Cell Count 4.82 4.20-5.40 (million/mcL) Hemoglobin 12.6 12.0-16.0 (gm/dL) Hematocrit 39.1 36.0-48.0 (%) MCV 81 L 82-100 (FL) MCHC 32.3 32.0-36.0 (%) RDW 15.3 H 11.0-14.0 (%) Platelet Count 120 L…
New to the group and MFP... just looking to connect, get motivated, motivate and chat with others with lupus who have gained weight and find it hard to lose it. Please feel free to add me. Looking forward to the journey!
Hi everyone. I've just been told by my GP that it looks as if I'm going through my menopause. I'm 45 and had my last period in February or March (can't remember exactly when). I know I have to wait a whole year without a period for the official diagnosis but a blood test and hot flushes are also indicating that this is the…
Hi! I am totally new to this group and relatively new to lupus as I was only diagnosed this summer. I am on plaquinil and work out regularly now that my pain is down to a fairly tolerable level however I noticed that my heart rate is outrageous! Even my resting HR is pretty elevated and I am not sure if that is normal with…
Hi guys! I formed a new group on Facebook for lupus and other autoimmune diseases. If anyone would be interested in joining, feel free to message me Jen Beckner or search for Lupie Warriors.
Anyone experience this? Not on any meds currently but had 2 incidences of temporary blindness in one eye in last two weeks...
Hi, I joined this group today hoping to find some friendly support and offer that back if I can. I want to make sure it's alright for me to join, since I haven't been diagnosed with lupus. I go in for my first appointment with a rhuematologist (I was referred by my GP who thought it would be best if I went straight there…
I was told and also read that long term use will damage eyesight. As my eyes are already weakened I'm more than tentative. Anyone seen a difference in their vision? Is it worth it?
Hello all. I've been diagnosed with Lupus SLE since December of 2011... but only recently have I really started having some real symptoms. I have the painful joints, the extreme fatigue and the rash. I've been on Prednisone, Maxzide, Plaquenil, Imuran, and Meloxicam. (Not going to list the LOONG list of…
