Thanks for your quick reply, tater. :). At this point, though, I am only on the Meloxicam. My PCP did not want to prescribe plaquenil herself and was hoping the rheumy would do it. So, I feel like I...
I am 46 years old.Four years ago, I was having numerous health issues. I was extremely anemic, having a lot of joint pain and bone pain, fatigue, etc. During that time, my PCP ordered an ANA test due...
I have had a long history with several issues. Most of it came to a head in 2009 when I was diagnosed with severe anemia. At the time, I was having a lot of joint pain. I also have had Raynauds for...
I know that many here have Raynaud's. Just wondered if any of you have had this happen. I have had a weird thing happen a couple of times in the last month, and I wondered if any of you have ever had...
I have been having blood issues for about 2 years. I've been very anemic, though that has been helped since I had a hysterectomy this past summer. My hemoglobin is now just above the low end of...
Hi all. Haven't been here in a while. I have had a high ANA test (1:640), several symptoms. The DNA lupus tests came back negative, so I have been told I may be brewing an autoimmune issue that...
Red Rose- The ablation was the best thing I have done in a long, long time. My doc uses general anesthesia to do it, so I was out. Some do not use general, only local. I would not recommend that. I...
I have been in and out here, and am coming here because I am at the end of my rope. Last year at this time, I had a positive ANA test (1:640), joint pain and swelling, have Raynaud's, and have a...
I posted this on the celiac board, but have heard nothing, so I am giving this board a try. I have been on an endless journey of doctor visits over the last year and a half, but I still do not have...
I have been on a long journey of endless doctor appointments trying to figure out if all the issues I have are related and what might be causing them. I am finishing up a 10 treatment course of iv...
I am a 43 year old woman. I have a history of back issues. My spine is fused from T3-L2 due to kyphosis. I went to a new orthopedic doctor about a month ago due to severe pain and a worsening of some...
I am still trying to figure out this puzzle of my health stuff. Quick recap- positive ana (1:640), Raynaud's, anemia, joint pain, gastroparesis and chronic stomach inlamation, family history of RA....
I just started taking Niferex, and I am having a terrible time with it. I took Repliva last year and had much better luck. Unfortunately, they took it off the market. I am seeing a hematologist next...
You can get protective arm sleeves from sun protective clothing companies such as Coolibar. Here is a link to one: http://www.coolibar.com/07003.html I have had melanoma, and I find that I often...
Thank you so much! That was very helpful. I do have many of the issues on the symptom list. I have had stomach problems my whole life. My pcp felt that it was gastroparesis, but I am wondering if...
Sorry, nasalady replied to me earlier this week. She has celiac and was pretty helpful, so I just posted here. Sorry if I did something wrong....
I have history of severe anemia and very, very low vitamin D levels. I had a uterine ablation done last year, and have been on 1,000mg daily for over a year. I am reposting this from another board,...
I had posted a couple of days ago about celiac disease. I had more blood work done and got the results. My ferritin level was extremely low. Due to this, combined with very low serum iron and very...
She is testing me because despite the fact that I had a uterine ablation last summer to end my heavy periods, my blood work is not showing improvement. My iron serum, hemoglobin, etc., have not been...
I found this thread that was helpful on this topic. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=29&m=826889 I'll be curious to see what my test results bring....
I have been popping in here off and on while I try to find out what is wrong with me. Brief history- family history of RA, anemia, gastroparesis, Raynauds, high ANA test, extremely low vitamin D,...
You all have sold me. Blanket it is! I hadn't thought about lying on the wires, and being able to throw it off if I got too hot. Now to find a good deal on one. Kohl's anyone????...
I know many of us here suffer from the cold achies. I am looking at either a heated mattress pad or a heated blanket. I wondered if anyone here could recommend one over the other. Wish I had it...
I have posted here on and off for a while. I do not have a diagnosis, but do have family history of RA, high ANA, Raynauds, stomach inflamation and gastroparesis, joint pain, anemia, etc. I think I...
I have posted here in the past. Quick review- Raynauds, anemia, gastoparesis, high ANA test, pain in joints, particularly feet, elbows, fingers, strong family history of RA. Sent by primary doc to...
I have been having issues with my health for over a year. Last winter, I was found to be extremely anemic. Was treated for that and had a uterine ablation. Also, very, very low vitamin D levels, so...
It could very well be the deficiency that is causing your pain. I was having horrible pain all over last fall and winter, to the point that I could hardly walk at times. I had blood work done and my...
I have been trying to solve my health mystery for about 6 months. Quick background- I was having a lot of trouble with joint pain, general feeling crappy, terrible pain in my feet and elbows, as well...
I haven't been around for a while. One of my little guys is getting his tonsils out Wed. and other one starts PT tomorrow, so I have put my health stuff on hold for a while. I came here after...
I had to call to get the results of my labs. Spoke to the assistant who said my lupus test was negative, don't know what test that was that told that. (Previous ana was 1:640.) Told me doc wanted me...
I had my first rheumatologist appt. last Tuesday. I had had a D&C and a uterine ablation on Monday. I fear that the drugs I got on Monday skewed the things the doctor looked at on Tuesday. I went...
My pcp had ordered the ana test in May. When it came back positive, she sent me to the rheumatologist. He ordered several other tests to get more information. Does it say anything that the numbers...
It was very interesting. He asked lots of questions, did some joint tests. He said that given my family history, it could be an auto-immune disease. I did find out that my ana was (hope I get this...
I am having my first rheumy appt. Tuesday. I am getting everything together in terms of paper work and lists of symptoms. My question is, can lupus affect your stomach? I have terrible problems with...
I am not having a good day. Very tired, joints in my fingers aching, elbows aching, head is foggy, feeling very much like I'm coming down with something. But, I know I'm not, because I get this way...
Fifth Disease is a viral disease. In children, it can cause a fever and then a rash on the cheeks that really does look like their cheeks have been slapped. One of my kids had it over Christmas break...
I have developed a rash on my chest. It is covered with little white-ish bumps. A quick re-cap of me: I am waiting on my first rheumy appt. on the 23rd. I have a positive ana test, raynauds, a...
I was looking through old posts and came across a thread about vitamin D. (First want to say that I am waiting for my first rheumatologist appt., no official diagnosis.) When I had my routine...
Hello! I am so glad to have found this forum. I am a 42 year old mother of 3 boys and a reading teacher at an elementary school. I have had several health issues in the past 5 months, and I wanted to...