I have not been well the past few days. I thought it was due to a new prescription, but now it has moved outside of that realm of possibilities. I am currently dealing with other health issues that...
If I indeed have Lupus, the effects I have on my skin are a rash that is on both cheeks, covers the nose and there is a touch between my eyebrows. Different things can cause this to flare up into...
Thanks for the confirmation that I may be onto something. Also, I appreciate the advice about photo sensitivity. I hate shoes and am always wearing sandals or flip flops, but I am not outside that...
Thanks for the advice. I have degenerative disk disease, ruptured my L3 in 96 and injured all lower lumbar in a serious car accident just two years ago. I appreciate the warning! Again, thanks so...
I know that you are not all doctors out there, but it will be over a month before I can see a Rheumatologist. Here is my list...and how they are being treated. **Chronic pain in neck, upper back...
Hey, I can sympathize with your situation. I have many symptoms as well. Out of the 15 symptoms listed on the lupus.org website, I have 9. I haven't been tested yet, but am waiting for my appointment...
Oh, one more thing. Only lukewarm water for showers/baths or washing your face. The temperature can increase redness and size of bumps....
Charlotte, I viewed your picture and can sympathize. First I will tell you what I have found out that seems to help and then I will tell you how we may be on the bottom step of the same discovery. My...
I sit here with tears in my eyes. The fever is back again and while I thought I had it under control for a while, it has been 12 days between 99 and 103. I have had a touch of a cold and tried to...
What a wonderful idea! I can't drink anything with artificial sweeteners, due to migraine issues, but I don't see any reason that I couldn't alternate one regular with one caffeine free for a few...
Thank you both so much for not slapping my hand with a ruler! My husband has been through so much with me, my heart really is breaking for this man. Also, thanks for your comments on the advice I...
May the Lord bless your body, your mind and your spirit. I am so moved by your story and my heart breaks for you. You may think that I am crazy. Everyone on the board may think that I am crazy. I...
My OBGYN just prescribed gaba for menopausal symptoms of hot flashes and insomnia. Although I do have chronic pain in my back and neck and have a headache every day of my life, for some reason I am...
I feel overwhelmingly blessed by your responses. Each of you have offered a great amount of wisdom. I just don't want to be defined by a diagnosis. Since I have so many, that is why I made the...
I new that I was self medicating with caffeine years ago, but hadn't thought of it in years either. I am now a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper a dayer and cannot quit as hard as I may try. I cannot believe...
The only true freedom I have from all symptoms is when I am writing about something that I find particularly intellectually stimulating. Whether it is a blog, an email, a letter or an article for the...
There are several anti-psychotic medications out there that are prescribed as mood stabilizers. There are also anti-convulsants that are prescribed for bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, I have taken...
I should have read the other responses and then I would have realized that I was in the wrong area to offer an answer. Please forgive me for speaking out in the wrong place. I wanted to help, but did...
FDaddy, Bless your heart! Listen, I have been married to my husband for 22 years and I am bipolar. I am not only bipolar, but I have attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and...
I am sorry to be blunt, but that is just my nature. If I were you, I would tell him that if the pain was in your head (your attitude or anything of that nature) that you would be seeing him for a...
Sorry you are so sick. You do need antibiotics and fast. If you have not gone to the doctor yet, there are a couple of home remedies that will help until you can. Honey is a natural antibiotic. So is...
Skeye had some great advice about getting the doctor to call the neurosurgeons office. If you find out tomorrow that it is definitely workman's comp and they are not going to fight you on it, the...
I am hoping that there is a wise soul out there that can give me some insight. :confused: I do not claim my diagnosis, because I believe that what you claim as yours becomes yours. I want my freedom...
Hey, I am so incredibly sorry that you are suffering. I will pray for you, dear friend. In the meantime, I help people in our rural area that are suffering due to mass factory closes to get the...