Update: Just got back. -The doctors (all on staff) agreed that the swelling and inflammation on my back was connected to the auto-immune diagnosis (even though we don't know for sure what it is yet)....
Going to the ER now. I'm sure I'll be back with wonderful news. :shakehead:...
FW, The swelling and uneven scapulas I just noticed today. I worked until 5 so I didn't get a chance to go to the doctor. I will most probably go to the ER, because I'm noticing that my scapula is...
I posted a few days ago with complaints of swollen/bruised joints, allover muscle and joint pain, swollen ribcage area, a clicking sound in my chest, and constant crackling/popping. MY BACK IS SO...
No, I hadn't taken anything. I was in another State for a work-related training when it happened. I had no car, either. I think I took a normal dose of an NSAID that I brought with me....
I don't think it did. I remember poking it to see if it was fluid....
Still in the process of getting a diagnosis (seeing a new rheumy soon), but 2 out of 3 doctors have said lupus. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few weird things that have happened recently. The...
I'll try asking for them in person. I work with a notary so I'm sure I can get a notarized letter from an attorney if need be. That should scare them enough to release the results if they still...
I guess I'm just scared that he wrote the "referred to ER" thing because he thinks I may be at risk for something and doesn't want to be liable if something bad happens to me....
Yes I'm waiting for the scalp biopsy (all my hair is falling out) and then the derma is referring me to a rheum that ironically was also recommended to me by a coworker. He's supposed to be very...
My primary suspected lupus based off multiple symptoms and a "borderline" positive ANA (1:80 homogenous...was also positive ten years ago). She sent me to a local rheumatologist who (before even...
I had an EMG done several years ago, back when I thought my numbness/weakness/tingling in my legs was related to a demyelinating disease called Charcot Marie Tooth. It was abnormal, and the...
[quote="Barbara Lee" I also have RA, and Fibro as well as LGL Leukemia and I know that my RA causes a lot of the exact symptoms my lupus does. I'd keep a journal of how you're feeling and take photos...
I suppose I'll take anyone's help rather than no-one's, but my primary suspected organ involvement (trouble breathing, chest tightness, back pain, abdominal pain, ribcage swelling, frequent...
Lynnwood, I will check those out, thanks. I just don't know what to think about this Rheumy. He said that lupus only causes hair loss in patches, unlike mine which is coming out in large bunches all...
I have been feeling very sick for months. Getting worse every day. Yesterday, my primary doctor said I probably have lupus based on my lab results and symptoms. RESULTS ANA titer= 1:80 Homogenous...