Thank you, perhaps my Rheumy can consult with a fellow Rheumotolgist that has more specific training in it....
In fact, I am one of the people who had brain issues!! My lupus caused brain inflammation -- enough inflammation to increase the blood markers that indicate inflammation, but not enough to actually...
Hello Friends, I've been on some sort of horrible train of sickness for years with no real answers, other than "it's autoimmune". I have just seen a new Rheumy at a large hospital in my area and she...
Thank you so much, Sara. You among many others are such an asset to this community. Your knowledge, self awareness and self-help trials are truly impressive. I know that we have to all become our own...
I included my responses above. God bless you and everyone on here. I've been praying and praying. Having patience, hope and getting through the days have been difficult. Our minds and bodies need...
bluelyme, You sound extremely advanced and so knowledgable (like everyone else on this topic!). I am beyond impressed that you are able to look at your blood under a microscope. I think I'm going to...
saraeli, I noticed that you had dysautonomias in your signature. I looked it up because I thought I saw my neurologist possibly write that somewhere. I was checked for POTS from the cardiologist. I...
Huge hugs back to you. Thank you so much, you've been beyond helpful. I included my answers in the quoted part of the post....
Hi bluelyme, Do you mean by a parasite/lyme? I'm really not familiar with everything involved in this. That could explain of why when I take iron (even Flintstones), I have severe head rushes and...
Saraeli & WalkingByFaith!!! Through all of your suggestions, especially Dr. Shoemaker's, I believe.... I found a Functional Neurologist/Functional Medicine doctor in my area!!! They deal with Mold...
Saraeli & WalkingByFaith, I'm seriously tearing up reading this. I have suspected possible mold, as well. Mold is not good for anyone, but on top of that to have an actual blood allergy to it can...
Hi Girlie, Here's my most recent levels: FERRITIN - External 8 ng/mL 10 - 232 ng/mL IRON, TOTAL - External 36 mcg/dL 40 - 190 mcg/ RED BLOOD CELL COUNT - External 5.07 Million/uL 3.80 - 5.10...
Hello Everyone, I have had abnormal mammograms in 2017 (these were my first, I was 43 years old). I became very ill in 2018 and unable to go to my repeat Mammo/US in 2018. Per my neurologist, my...
Thank you, Girlie! I think the foot baths is a good start.Thank you for the advice!!! I forgot to mention that I have anemia, too. Despite eating iron rich foods. Anyone else?...
Hello All, I posted here in 2015 under the username Firefly20. I can no longer access that. I am not doing well. As of Jan 2018, I had an episode of (out of no where) crashing/falling to the ground....