Another thing I failed to mention....if my phone sends you to voice mail....some glitch that is happening with it....I will notice it and call you back........
Sure....8ish sounds good Talk to you then...good luck on getting a car!...
Tammy, And about Sociopaths.....you aren't one.....a Sociopath wouldn't care how another feels, only what they want and they are ruthless to get what they want with no worry of consequences, etc., I...
My thoughts on Valentines' Day are alot like my thoughts of Christmas as it exists now; a nice thought initially and now it's turned into a commercial endeavor by the likes of Hallmark and others who...
If you want to speak to a real person here is my number: xxx-xxx-xxxx feel free to use it.....tonight, tomorrow, whenever number removed by moderator...
Tammy, I am hoping for the best for you during this time. I know you have tried the "gauntlet" of various human tactics and it appears as though you are tired; understandably so. I am here if you...
Well Tammy.....you learn to do like I do.....let it go. Sometimes it's best, and it's not easy trust that, to let what is be as it is. There are two possibilities and worrying won't change the final...
Tammy, All is well. There is nothing, zip, zero easy about living with one, loving one, or being the one with chronic illness. Trust we all have our days and venting is just the way to handle it so...
Tammy, Whew! That response to you, about you being needy, etc., was quite a blow really. You are treading in uncharted waters and this person who responded that way apparently didn't "get that". I...
Elizabeth, I know what you mean about pride in working, a sense of usefulness, etc., However, what I have learned is that there ARE NO JOBS that are too below me, someone has to do these jobs as...
Pink Blobs, Since those we are with aren't facing the chronic condition it is hard for them to know what to say, ask, do, etc., We have to be patient with this because they are doing the best they...
It may take some time to be on "the same page". Remember, the grieving steps I talked with you about prior. I am three months into the actual diagnosis, after being sick over a year...wondering what...
Hello, Haven't been online in a day but I see you are processing still. That's good if that relationship is what you want. I didn't mean to ask her everyday how she is feeling....I just meant at her...
Turned this into a two pager instead of a rambling one page..... People in here will be helpful to you in terms of how it feels to be the one with the chronic illness....this will be helpful to you...
You are very wise in your assessment of how what you do affects her, etc., It is very courageous and kind. My "partner" said she always assumes everything is fine as I don't explain fully how I feel;...
Whoosey, Welcome, I too am new. Scanning the forum for things that you want to know about, compare your case to others is very helpful in this forum and others as well.......
I have found that if I skip a dose, I take once a day....the following day reminds me I forgot to take it!! :skull:...
JoAnn, B vitamins never worked for me either....and to think all those energy drinks that contain it have people thinking they will be bounding tall buildings! Not so... I will look up that word of...
Tammy, Like with any chronic illness, those around the person suffering suffer too. I believe educating yourself on the disease, lupus, or as I call it, "Poopus" will help you in understanding what...
The weird thing with me is that some summers I get no rash and some summers I get rashes.....crazy! I like the summers where I get NO RASH as I can go out fishing, hiking, riding bike, etc., Anyone...
Most people with Lupus have to try several differing treatments and treatment combinations to get results. Not every medication used to treat Lupus will help you specifically but could be a complete...
Troll, If you are having all the health issues you are having and do not go to a Doctor, specifically a Rheumy.....you will continue to suffer and some of your symptoms can be a cause for concern...
About Emergency Rooms: You will never get a diagnosis from a Emergency room....only something to alleviate the symptoms and a follow-up to your regular physician or specialist. It's why I will never...
Whenever medically your "needs" are not being met you should find another Physician. Much of the time the patient is the best indication of what is wrong medically but it is imperative you find a...
I find that when my numbers begin going up my disease process increases.....so, although not a Rheumy or MD...I disagree with the issue of ANA meaning disease activity....or perhaps like all things...
Raynauds' is a fun, fun thing when you live in the Midwest as I do! I have to purchase hand and foot warmers to be able to go outdoors for any length of time (longer than 5 minutes). This is...
I failed to mention in my post.....Fibro, RA, etc., can exist with Lupus. It is not impossible, actually quite common, to have two diseases co-existing....
What's important is recognizing that not all medications used to treat Lupus will be beneficial to you and no two people will react the same to any drug. Your system, if you have SLE is different...
Stacy, I would have them increase your steroid if you still have puffiness...this should reduce the inflammation. You are on a low amount from what you list which is good as you want to take the...
BADDAY, You too, like I, could be in denial. I kept thinking I had RA and not Lupus from all my reading. Lupus is called "the great imitator" for this reason. I believe that in RA swollen eye lids is...
Kathryn, your symptoms are all associated with Lupus....of course it too can be other things but if you are diagnosed you will notice a long, long, list of health issues that can be tied to Lupus....