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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAnxiety
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisButterfly RashBrain Fog
Lupus/Fibromyalgia Hi hope everyone is having a good weekend. I have a question for my fellow Lupus/Fibromyalgia sufferers. How can you differentiate between a Lupus flare and a Fibro flare?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Experience with Cats Claw?Hi friends, I’m new here and new to lupus - I am very tired but with the little energy I have had, I have been on the research train nonstop...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
NocturiaDoes anyone have to get up 5 times a night to pee? I've tried to stop drinking several hours before bed and I still get up several times a night...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsSleep
Anyone else have heart issues?Before I begin - my insurance is denying me for a cardiologist. I’m working on it. This is kind of a follow up to my previous post. The fever thing...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesSymptomsInsurance & Disability