Active yesterdayDiagnosed TodayHello all..... My name is Michelle and today my doctor called with a diagnosis of Lupus. I'm in shock..... I have wrist pain and a finger that is buckling that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Active 4 days agoHow can lupus impact complete blood counts? Just going for initial testsHi, I visited my doctor today as I have low neutrophils and low white blood count and this has been going on for long enough that it's 'chronic.' (Neutrophils: 1.21...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesJoint PainSun SensitivityDiagnosis
Diagnosed with Tumid lupus erythematosus (TLE)? Share your experience with us. If you've been diagnosed with TLE, we want to hear from you! People in the past have told us that their TLE was rarely spoken about, and that finding support...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Lab Tests Hi everyone, I moved to Indiana in January and had to wait until yesterday to see a new rheumatologist. I told him my history of 15 yrs. He looked at...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone here have negative ANA?I’ve been having symptoms of lupus since I was pregnant with my son, who just turned 6 last week. I’ve brought up all my symptoms to my doctor on multiple...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesDiagnosis
MisdiagnosisFar too often, it takes years between symptom onset and receiving an accurate lupus diagnosis. When did your symptoms begin versus when you received your diagnosis? Was anyone here initially...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
High heart rate Hi there, I have been experiencing varying symptoms for many years. Hair loss, mouth ulcers, ache pains (particularly bad knees and hands and wrists), extreme fatigue, migraines, brain fog, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Lupus? Rheumatoid arthritis?Hi everyone im currently undergoing blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Im 37. My symptoms are *Swollen glands on my neck for over a month *mouth ulcers *tired all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Test ResultsI have a positive ANA Titer 1:640 Pattern Smooth Speckled and a positive Anti-double stranded DNA Antibody(SLE) 41. My doctor started me on hydroxychloroquine but is not ready to give...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
DisabilityIf you are getting SSDI What was the hardest part for you in getting disability? Was it proving the disability, being okay with being labeled disabled or something else?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisWork & Employment