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 needed my cataracts removed immediately. As I researched...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
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 repliesSun SensitivityTips & Advice
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
After Flare Self-CareIt's hard sometimes to bounce back after flaring for a period of time. What are some of your essential self-care needs after recovering from a flare?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesCopingTips & Advice
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
What does it mean to live with lupus?What do you wish the world better understood about life with lupus?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments61 repliesAwareness
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