Just diagnosed with Lupus- scared, so many questions.I will try to keep this short but here’s the back story before I ask questions. I’m a 32 year old female. May of last year- I started having symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Skin ConditionsMy dermatologist suggested I have petechaie on my legs. This started about 15 years ago when I was in a theme park in the heat with socks and tennis shoes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSun Sensitivity
Lupus and bloodshot eyesHey everyone...I'm relatively new to this lupus thing. Has anyone experienced bloodshot eyes as part of their symptoms? My 16-year-old thought that I was high the other day because they...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Lupus Positive- crazy swelling symptomsSo in my last post I explained my situation. Please go to my profile to read. I have my first appointment with a rheumatologist at the end of this month...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Lupus rash or Folliculitis Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone here can help. I have been dealing with this for a while. I know I have autoimmune issues. When I showed my new GP...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSores
Finding a good Rheumatologist I want to find a good Rheumatologist that specializes and understands Lupus. I have not been officially diagnosed yet. I do not want to be told it's all in my...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
My diagnosis 24 years agoMy diagnosis of Lupus 24 years ago wasn't easy at first. It all started in class during my senior year of high school. My government teacher saw I was fatigued...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Disability psychological exam Has anyone ever has a psychological exam for disability? The questions they ask don't pertain to your illness! This process is annoying! I can't believe that people with actual physical...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsurance & Disability
PainHi! I’ve been diagnosed with lupus since 2015. But I only flared up last year June. Since then, my pain never stopped. I am currently on Plaquenil but it is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingJoint Pain
Thanking CaregiversIf you could write a letter to your main caregiver, what would you say? I know sometimes I forget to thank my husband for all he does for me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregiving