... I do know that your cpk levels do not always co inside with the disease flaring. I think that is why I am always so confused. I am sure your lupus also causes muscle and joint problems as my scleroderma does and Hashimotos. ... (29 replies)

... I was at a traffic light and before the light turned green I felt as if both hands and feet where on fire. It was like a bolt of lightning went through me. I had a sinus infection at the time. ... (8 replies)

... Hi! This is my first post on this board. I really like the way people help each other here and the board it setup so it's easy to use. Plus I wanted to chime in with Daisy. ... (6 replies)

... sessions of acupuncture and Chinese Massage. ... (1 replies)

... every wrinkle in the ones I had on. ... (22 replies)

... Thank you so much for your help! ... (11 replies)

... Mine started 4 years ago with lower back pain, then I noticed that my legs seemed very heavy. Eventually my gait was affected as well as balance, and had weakness in left leg. A neurologist ordered a lumbar MRI and sent me to a neurosurgeon who diagnosed DDD, two bulging discs and stenosis. ... (6 replies)