Anyone have lower back pain NOT lupus nephritis?Hi. I am new here. I was diagnosed with UCTD fifteen years ago--after positive ANA (homogeneous and speckled patterns), positive anti-dsdna, and...reactions23repliesHealthcare TeamSleepSymptomsTreatment
Peripheral neuropathyHas any dealt with peripheral neuropathy? It started with my feet and then my hands and now it seems it is attacking...reactions26repliesSymptoms
Shortness of breath Hi, I hope you are all surviving this winter. I just have a question and wanted to see if anyone else experienced...reactions13repliesSymptoms
Optical hypertension and fast growing cataractsThis last eye exam, the opthomologist said my cataracts had grown fast and I was suffering from optical hypertension. He said I...reactions11repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTreatment
ANA testIs it possible to get a negative ANA test because of not being in an active flare? I always have low grade...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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...reactions11repliesCoping
DisabilityIf you are getting SSDI What was the hardest part for you in getting disability? Was it proving the disability, being okay...reactions2repliesDiagnosisWork & 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...reactions4repliesAnxiety
Possible Lupus diagnosisHello Everyone! I joined this group as I am waiting to get into a Rheumatologist next month. I wanted to just kind...reactions1replyDiagnosisFeverJoint Pain