... of healthy people. Although the things you list "can" occur in lupus, I don't think they're particularly definitive of lupus because they all can occur for other reasons. ... (4 replies)
... stinging bee sensations that jump around, muscle twitching all over body. Also beaus lines on nail and blood lines under finger nails. At times I get livedo riticularous on my thighs when in hot sun. Also have bouts of mild pancreatits. Not sure if its related. ... (4 replies)
... I don't have either tho I have wondered if I have lupus due to the nueropathy flares, pancreas issues, rashes and blood under nails
I go to my neuro tomorrow and am requesting a biopsy to confirm (14 replies)
... Thanks for your reply. I am so sorry you've been sick for so long. I couldn't even imagine. I have only been dealing with this for over a year and I already feel like there is no hope and I'm doomed to never feel okay again. ... (13 replies)
... that came back positive for lupus, and he also had a lip biopsy done which came back positive for Sjogren's Syndrome. ... (13 replies)
... I never suspected Lupus at first, as I didn't really know anything about it. It was actually a dermatologist who first suspected Lupus and also the only doctor who actually asked me all sorts of questions besides being related to my skin. ... (13 replies)
... The glands under my chin were like golf ball size, after I was diagnosed with Lupus and Sjogrens and put on Plaquenil they went down and have stayed down. ... (15 replies)
... Hello everyone. i am new here too and was wondering if anyone could help. i suspect i have lupus. It started from what i can gather a few months ago. ... (7 replies)
... mine are white on the bottom of the bed and are also very painful. It appears to be growing out as if i had sculpted nails done. This just happened about 4 months ago. My Primary Care Doc. said that it was not a fungus,,however he is does not specialize in Lupus either. ... (3 replies)
... thick, and adherent. Favors face, ears and scalp. ... (0 replies)
... Thing is, she was right, albeit in a way that requires a LOT more info and much better framework. ... (3 replies)
... was doing. I barely made it out before collapsing into shrieking laughter. Ever since, when I cross swords with a doctor, I recall that appointment and howl. And when hubby acts up, I threaten to book HIM with this doctor, whom I tagged "Dr. ... (20 replies)
... Found out its called splinter hemorrhages and common with people who have lupus or endocardidis. ... (2 replies)
... the drugs were being increased and mood stabilisers added ... ... (12 replies)
... The line to the rheumatologist is 8 months long. I am desperate and not getting any more help from my ob who punted me to the neuro who doesn't believe any of my symptoms are due to hsv2 or a weird immune system. ... (9 replies)
... y symptoms are more painful.. I get stabbing pains all over my body. When it first happened I thought I sprained my ankle. The pains can last one second or hours and they move around everywhere. At the same time I started to notice extreme joint cracking. ... (13 replies)
... bookstores. One is by Dr. Daniel Wallace, and he covers everything. ... (8 replies)
... problems too, when my vessels constrict I swear , I can feel each strand of my hair on my body, I just become ultra sensitive, my hands shake... so I don't do my nails as much, sometimes I wear compression gloves and thick socks too. I also wear a beret alot. ... (10 replies)
... Raynauds, from what I've been told is a condition where inflamation of the blood vessels in the hands and feet mainly, spasm and cause pain and coldness. ... (10 replies)
... however, took it during a bad flare, hoping to kick up the effect of the Medrol. For me, it really worked! I've been off the Medrol for a month, flare is gone, and I continue to to 150 to 200mg per day of DHEA. Sometimes it causes my face to break out but is worth it to feel GREAT! ... (3 replies)
