Tattoos Hello, I want to get another tattoo I've done a lot of research but just wanted to see what real people had found getting a tattoo with Lupus? Thanks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
ANA testIs it possible to get a negative ANA test because of not being in an active flare? I always have low grade symptoms like a fever and fatigue but I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSun Sensitivity
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
Has anyone bled postmenopausal?Could anyone help me with this? I'm 51 and just had bleeding after 2y of not having a period. It started on Oct 19 and it's been happening every 10...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
How do you cope when you are flaring but you have obligations?Lupus flares can pop up unexpectedly and don't take into consideration your upcoming plans, or obligations with work, family or friends. How do you cope when you are fighting a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesCoping
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
No appetite I feel like food has become a source of anxiety. I don’t know how it will make me feel. I have no desire to eat. I eat a little but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAnxiety
Am I the only one that feels guilty for not being able to work?Hubby works 6 days a week, 10-14 hrs a day. I feel guilty about that, and I have become extremely lonely. I don't have friends or family nearby and people...Reactions 0 reactions Comments77 repliesWork & Employment
Possible Lupus diagnosisHello Everyone! I joined this group as I am waiting to get into a Rheumatologist next month. I wanted to just kind of run my issues and symptoms by everyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisFeverJoint Pain
Help for a diagnosis I’ve been dealing with Lupus like symptoms for just over two years with my most recent flare kicking off in September. I’ve seen doctors and I still don’t have an...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisBrain FogButterfly Rash