I am right there with you! It is so hard at times! Some days all I do is cry because of the pain and frustration of my limitations. My GP put me on Cymbalta yesterday to try to help me with my pain...
I just started on Cymbalta yesterday. I am a little nervous about it because I have had issues with this class of drugs in the past. Years ago I was on Paxil and had a heck of a time getting off of...
First off... Thank you both for your replies and condolences! I think the stress is a big factor with the flare issue. Last night was aweful and my mom's funeral was yesterday. I am currently taking...
Hello to all. I have been away from the site for a while and am glad to be back I am so down right now and hoping others can bring me some hope! My mother passed away this past Saturday and I seem to...
I was hoping to get some sort of response from anyone with thyroid issues due to AI disease. From what I have read it can go hand in hand.... Thanks...
Just when I thought I was beginning to feel better, I find out that I have a multinodular goiter. My ENT is sending me for an ultrasound guided biopsy next Friday because 2 of the nodules are solid....
Hello all! I had an ultasound of my thyroid done after my rheumy noticed that my thyroid was enlarged and I was having difficulty swallowing, My PCP sent me to an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor and she...
Glad I found the thyroid forum. I had an ultrasound done last week and they called me yesterday and said I had a cyst and that they were sending me to an ear nose and throat doctor. Is that really...
Thanks for the replies! I am suppose to take 1 to 2 pills every day for 30 days. They are 5 mg tabs. My primary care doc told me today that I might want to go ahead and take 2 for about a week and...
Well the rheumy gave me a script of Prednisone the other day and I have been holding off on taking it. I broke down this morning and took one. I did not want to have to but nothing else is helping...
Thank you for the words of wisedom Denita! Today is a better day as far as the pain level goes. I couldn't sleep again last night though so I am very tired. My dr prescribed 5mg of prednisone 1 to 2...
I am sorry I don't have any advice for you but I am interested in your post as well. I was just prescribed this med and will start it tonight. I am wondering when the moon face starts to show... and...
Thank you panther fern! I have to apologize for my post. I was so very down this morning after a long night of pain. I don't want to stop living... I just want relief as I am sure everyone here does....
Rough day yesterday... no sleep last night... More pain today...I can't take much more of this! This MCTD is suppose to be a milder diagnosis???? It sure doesn't feel that way to me! I am at my wits...
((((Thinking of you today Littlesrebel)))) I understand your pain and frustration! Hang in there... Hopefully they can get you on the right medications to help you feel better! Gentle Hugs to You!...
Thank you so much for the welcoming posts! I have been here at HW for a little while. I have been in the Lupus forum mostly. I have dropped in a few times. It's so nice to have such wonderful people...
(((Welcome Tina))) I am fairly new here as well! I believe that there are some drug manufacturers that will assist you in getting your meds. You might want to google it and see what kind of help you...
I am fairly new to the HW. I have been here for a few weeks. I am so happy to have found the website. I was recently diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and have been in a lot of pain over...
Welcome Chatters! I am a newbie as well. I am so sorry about your pain! I hope that you find comfort here at HW....
I am fairly new to the site. I have posted a couple times but never did introduce myself to the group! The past few months have been very challenging, physically and I have been in constant pain....
((((Panther Fern)))) I totally relate to the way that you are feeling. I woke up just the other day and had this sick feeling when I prepared my morning medication cocktail! I never dreamed that I...
It breaks my heart to read some of these posts! I am well aware of these feelings you are experiencing. Although my symptoms have only been bad for the past couple months, I can relate! It seem that...
I am on Mobic, Tramadol and Plaquenil roght now. But none of it seems to take away my pain! That is what is so frustrating to me. Should I ask for a stronger pain medication? My fear is that it will...
I am so down right now! I can't seem to get rid of this pain and I wonder if I ever will! I long for a good night's sleep but it never comes. I started the Plaquenil a few days ago. I know it takes...
(((Diana))) You are so sweet! Thank you for your reply. I am learning so much here from all of the wonderful people! I can so relate to everything you said about the limitations and your advice was...
Hello everyone! I hope today finds all of you feelling well! I just had to vent alittle bit as I am at my wits end with all of this pain! Every day I wake up in hopes it will be better... only to...
I experienced this just a little while ago for no apparent reason. It scared me and I had to lay down for a few minutes....
I was reading an older post about allergy shots being bad for people with lupus. Do you think the same goes for flu and pneumonia shots? I had both when I was in the hospital a few weeks ago....
Thank you Bill for the post and the links for this diesease. I have read alot of your posts and appreciate the wealth of information that you have shared! I do hope today finds you feeling well and...
Wow panther fern... I am so sorry you are having such a rough time right now. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!! It's so tough living with this constant pain. I had a very bad night. My...
Thanks for the reply panther fern. I have wondered if it was gout myself! Last year I had this tremendous pain in my second toe. It turned purple and it was a horrible pain. I woke up with it...
Rhuemysaid no tanning! I am so sad because my boyfriend has a place at the lake, he loves to fish and be out on the boat in the spring and summer. How am I going to fit in to his lifestyle if I have...
Well, I had my appt with the Dr today. He said that at this point I have MCTD. He wants to start me on the drug Plaquenil to slow the progression. He said I need an eye exam prior to taking the med...
Thanks for the input!!! I really appreciate it! I really think the surgery itself is what the culprit is and not the implants themselves. I have not developed any CC of any kind so far so that is a...
Hi and welcome! I am new here as well as well. The people here are very kind and care about each other very much! I am sorry that you have been dealing with these health issues for such a long time....
Thanks for the info Lynnwood! And yes my meds have changed. I will bring it up the the Dr. when I go Friday! Thanks again! Have a great day!!!!...
Is it possible for tanning beds to actually help the skin of someone with lupus? I tanned quite a bit last year and my skin felt better. Before that, I had rashes, my skin was so sensative and it...
Hi I am a new member too and also waiting for a dx. I go Friday to get my lab results. It's a terrible waiting game. I too had a positive ana and anti rnp. I dont know what my levels were though. I...
I have been in constant pain for over 5 weeks with my right arm and elbow. It gets so bad sometimes I can hardly stand it. Last night I woke up to this terrible pain in my arm. It felt like someone...
Thank you for your response! I spoke with the PS and did a lot of research prior to having my BA. The PS was on a research panel for this very thing and he assured me that it was not related and that...
I was just curious to see if there are any women on here that have Breast Implants. I had a BA last October and it seems that my symptoms have gotten much worse since then.... I am not sure if it is...
Thank you for your responses to my post! The rheumy examined my tongue and knows about the pain. He never really said anything about it but I will bring it up Friday when I go back for my test...
I know this sounds wierd but for the past several months my tongue has been coated and it hurts in the middle. It feels very tender like I burnt it but I didnt. Any ideas???...
And... to answer your question Chutz... I dont know yet what type of CTD I have. I do know that I had a positive ana and RNP which I have read can mean Mixed Connective Tissue Disease a combination...
Thank you all for your welcoming and thoughtful posts! What a wonderful group of people!!! I will most certainly keep you posted after I get to the dr on Friday. I am scared but am hopeful that we...
Lynette... does this site allow you to send messages to other members? I belong to a website for women with BA's and you can send messages to only them. Though you might know since you have been a...
Thanks for the posts! I hope that you get some answers and some relief Lsaul! I am right there with you at this point! Thanks for sharing your symptoms Lynette. I appreciate your input on how this...
I was hopeful that there would be more responses to my question about the symptoms of lupus and other member's experiences with this disease. I noticed that quite a few people read the post but no...
I can relate your question. I had a host of problems years ago. I had surgery last October and since then all of those symptoms have returned and they are much worse now than before. I do think that...