numbers. Thyroid docs are the same way, if your results are in the "normal" range, they won't do anything different for you. But, their normal range and your own may be different, as well as what...
Hi there, thanks for the advice! My doc never did any testing for arthritis, just examined me and said that is what it was....the thumbs, it's the joints where the thumbs meet the wrists, and the...
Now test results are as follows: Anti SS-A/RO (Sjogren's AB) ....-1.0 Neg AI C3 107 Antinuclear ABS 1:40 Speckled Thyroid Peroxidase AB: -10 (Negative for Hasimoto's) light sensitive joint aches...
I have my first appointment with a Rheumatologist this coming Monday and wonder if there are certain key questions that I should be asking him. My anti double stranded dna is positive, and I have...
So frustrating waiting to find out if this is really Lupus or not. I posted a few days ago with symptoms ..under Doublestranded dna, which was positive..... Now...20 more days to wait....okay, okay,...
And, bruising, I bruise incredible easily...Arnica usually works wonders for that. If I remember more, I'll put it in here....
8 months, first DNA came back indeterminent (7), second a month later was (9), now, a while later, it moved into the positive range of 18. Symptoms, ailments: arthritis in thumbs, hips a month) What...
I decided right then to give up on docs all together, go to an all natural, organic (as much as possible) diet, anti-inflammatory diet, lots of water, light exercise.....vitamins and minerals, and...
Finally have lab results on the DNA double stranded something or other.....2nd one in a month because the first one came back indeterminant....the lab tech said it could be a positive result, but on...
Hypothyroidism joint pain blurry vision at times shortness of breath headaches that happen right before a major fatigue .... they did find blood cells in urine it for now...may have forgotten...
Hi Loni, No, I haven't had my eyes checked by an eye doctor while the rash is there....it's all so new to me....my reg doc usually stands that entering things into the laptop, not really connecting...
this test? The first time they did it, it came back indetermanent.....I asked the lab lady about[b] that, she said, it probably means positive, but on a low side.... [color=#0000ff>I] tests,...
I am on the computer all day....but not just sitting there for the most part. I have a demanding job, lots of physical stuff to do, and need to run back and forth to computer for updates on...
, more focused. Lots of clarity. Enjoy the day, p.s. now to get him to give me a full session as he is also a Reiki practioner. I can do treatments on myself, but it seems more beneficial when...
The Zone diet put out a book on the Anti-Inflammation Zone that sounds almost exactly like the one above....I follow that and when not in a flare....feel pretty darned good. This last one is probably...
Hi, my eyes aren't blurry all the time, but as the day goes on, they get very blurry.....like I need stronger lenses or something....not double vision , just everything starts to get blurry....just...
An anti-inflammatory diet should help....as well as the Omega oils....and fish oils....
finding a happy place this afternoon after work. I was pretty exhausted, the fatigue setting in, the arthritis in the thumbs really acting up, and lots of other nagging little things going on....
Isn't life grand!...
Thank you very much, just sent an email off to them. Sunshine....
Can anyone give a recommendation for a good Rheumy in the Southeastern CT area? I'm not sure where to begin looking, and want someone that is an expert on Lupus!!! Not too much to ask huh!!! Thanks...
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with that too is that instead of the full blown "v" neck rash, the last one was my eyelids only. So...Ginny... I promise to go tomorrow to get the bloodwork done..... Do you all experience so many...
Thanks all, it's really nice to be able to come on here and have people truly understand what we all go through.... Sunshine....
The shortness of breath isn't bad right now....just really have hard time going up stairs, slight inclines, long bike rides (do 10 milers with the scouts every couple of weeks...may not beable to do...
open always seem to fall immediately after the onset of a pain (hip pain --first time the hip flared up, and the headaches....)hmmmmmmm. Anyway, good, safe, healthy, painfree, restful days to you...
opened. It actually felt like I had taken sleeping pills, just couldn't keep those eyes [b] open at all, so, went to lay down again...just for a bit. I woke a few times during the night, but not for...
I have found that the Anti Inflammation Zone diet works wonders.....it is a LOT of good, nutritious, healthy food....lots of it.....I look at it sometimes and ask how the heck I am going to be able...
Any clues? I mentioned the itching to my doc, but she just smiled and chuckled a bit....and I don't find any info online about[b] this??? HELP.. [color=#008000>p.s. ] ...
Absolutely, red, painful, hot to touch..... Pictures are good.....I've been fortunate enougth to have been at my docs twice with a full on rash! Have a great day everyone.... Sunshine...
7 years ago for some of these same symptoms, had a nerve conduction, MRI's, because of the foot numbness, in the same foot. At the time they suspected MS. That has come and gone over the years and...
Thanks. Sunshine ...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Yes, we believe the Lyme was taken care of. Have gotten bit each year for the last four years and have gotten the tell tale bullseye rash each time as well, with docs...
Thank you both for your responses. My doc ordered the tests, had them done at a lab. When I first went in for other symptoms, back in Jan. she mentioned the possibility of Lupus. We didn't go any...
RASH: moved from fash to neck and chest, lots of itching. Starts out looking like hives, but dosen't go away during flares. This is has happened 4 times this year so far....now I itch a lot, but no...