What is wrong with me?44 year old female. Seeking diagnosis. Long post warning. Looking for someone who has experienced similar symptoms/blood work. 1/23: Blood work (Quest) showed positive ANA, titer 1:1280, nuclear speckled, positive...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and fingersI don’t have the pain every day is this unusual sometimes I can barely lift my cup of coffee with one hand, my right hand as it is so terribly...reactions4repliesCopingHealthcare TeamAwareness
Questions to ask a rheumatologist? For many managing lupus, it can be difficult to find the right doctor. What questions would you like to ask a rheumatologist that specializes in lupus?...reactions14repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
I suspect LupusHi, I'm struggling in so many ways that I don't know where to start. I suspect lupus because I recently noticed that I am very sensitive to uv rays. Yesterday...reactions3repliesAnxietyDepressionSun Sensitivity
Misdiagnosis I have had Benlysta, Hydroclorquine, Methotrexate, and Predisone for over 7 years. I was diagnosed with SLE. Last month the doctor who replaced my Rhuemtoidlogist told me I DO NOT...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
FrustrationI had a positive ana test last May and I was told I had lupus. Then I was told by the doc that it is not lupus. I have been...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Methotrexate injectionsI have just started (4 weeks) on 10mg methotrexate by injection. My problem is I am having severe uncontrollable bouts of diarrhoea. I'm afraid to leave the house at the...reactions1replySide Effects
Benlysta - or what?There are so many drugs out there, but my symptoms are mild (from what I've been reading). I'm on the (standard) hydroxychloroquine (aka Plaquenil) for a year now. My MD...reactions2replies