Developing Lupus?
My wife has had many odd issues over the last 20+ years. Always going to the doctor and getting referred to a specialist and never finding anything wrong. Then Her sister passed away two months ago from Lupus. I didn't know what it was, so I started researching it and we both came to the conclusion this doesn't look good. So she went to a doctor and she said she didn't think it was Lupus, then ordered a bunch of tests. My wife visited the doctor today and was told she is developing Lupus, but not to worry she doesn't have it.
So we live in Korea, my wife is from the Philippines, I didn't go with her because of work. So I want to understand this a little better so I can go back and ask specific question and figure this out and avoid lost in translation. Thanks Duder
Hmmm,
. I can't offer medical advice, for your wife's safety, but she may want to seek a second opinion, if at all possible. I am not sure why the doctor wouldn't want to be a bit more proactive about treating your wife's condition. All autoimmune conditions (of which Lupus is one) should be monitored and treated. Now, how to treat Lupus can vary, but I don't think I would suggest just letting nature take its course, either. Did the doctor suggest any treatment for your wife?
I would definitely ask the doctor about treatment and about what your wife's test results said, in detail. Here's some information about the importance of monitoring Lupus -- https://lupus.net/testing-diagnosis. And here's some information on various treatment options for Lupus -- https://lupus.net/treatment. The severity of Lupus can vary widely, so some people are able to manage their lupus with lifestyle changes, while others may require medications.
So, again, I would definitely ask to see those test results and to find out what course of action, treatment wise, the doctor is suggesting.
Best, Erin, Team Member.So from what I understand the doctor said this is low level, not Lupus yet, using a check list of symptoms and a blood test. But she asked my wife to come back for another blood test in a month. My guess is to look for change? The problem is working though a translator, then my wife is not super good with English either. So there could be more details I just don't know.
I am relieved in a way to go from many problems for 20 years to know whats wrong almost over night.
She was given Meds Celebrex, Rabeprazole, Methylon and Haloxin .
I guess its a work in progress, I did some reading to try and understand what it all means. I wanted to post here and share the info so I don't miss anything.
Thanks for the reply!, thanks for going into more detail. And, it sounds like you've done some research and are feeling a bit more confident about how to proceed. Two of the medications she was prescribed are frequently used to treat Lupus and other autoimmune conditions, so it does seem like the doctor she saw is taking her symptoms seriously, so that's good.
I am glad you will have this record to reflect back on in the future!
Best, Erin, Team Member.
