I am so sorry to hear that your daughter was diagnosed at such a young age. I was 17 when I was diagnosed in 2008, and it was a scary time. I also read your post about her headaches. I can honestly...
Jessica- When I was first diagnosed with lupus I was getting those headaches, and they were excruciating. I would probably have to say worse than any other individual symptom of the SLE. I was lucky...
I can't say anything for tanning beds specifically, since I was diagnosed at a young age I've never been in a tanning bed. But, being out in the sun for too long, as Lynnwood said, tends to send me...
I definitely agree that getting a second opinion is a good idea. I have ALL of those symptoms you've listed, but my condition went undiagnosed for two years because my TSH was normal. Finally about a...
i've got lupus and i've recently started plaquenil, but my kidneys are often in so much pain that i can barely move. i haven't seen the nephrologist yet, but soon. until then does anyone know of any...
hi everyone. i am 17 and have recently found out that i most likely have lupus. i have appointments with the rheumatologist and i haven't been officially diagnosed. my mother tells me they've ran...