Hi Kitty22, Just like acquiesce I get these quite frequently and I too have a lot of cracking on my skin. Mine is usually on my shins and forearms. I too have found that keeping my skin and lips well...
I have had this same problem as well. The only treatment that has ever worked for me is GI rest for at least 4 days, IV fluids only. Then the doc will start me slowly on clear liquids working my way...
Hi All, I wrote to you when I was feeling low and everyone really made me feel better and not so alone. Thank you. Now I'd like to share some really good news. I just left my orthopedic surgeon's...
I forgot to mention I have two doctors appts today. I am praying I will get the ok to resume my meds again!! I have been off all meds for two months because my rheumy thought they may cause the...
Barbara Lee and Diane B, Thank you for sharing with me your life stories. I think it does help to know I am not alone, it actually strengthens me. I am resolved to turn things around to the best of...
If like to thank Pattylatty, Acquiesce, and Diane in fv. You all helped me very much to find me. The part that knows I do all that I can when I can. To realize that is good. Today my husband helped...
Diane! That's it! You get it!! Thank you :) Hang on because, as my adult daughter puts it "I'd rather have you here, just the way you are, than to miss you terribly. Call me selfish and maybe I am...
There are several studies conducted in peer review journals that now are proving sero-negative autoimmune diseases. They do not present with the same labs as in the past. Cassie...
I have post herpetic neuralgia secondary to shingles. I have found the Durogesic patch and neurontin have help me quite a bit. It's painful anyway you look at it. I found help I these meds. I hope...
I have been experienced something weird lately. A normal heart rhythm or sinus rhythm. However mine drops dip to 32-37 (sinus bradycardia) and several days later 95-120 (sinus tachycardia). The...
Just to add one more thing: Chronic illness has taught me to live in the moment, appreciate the little things. Most of this goes right over my family's head. They are now learning through me how...
Hi All, I have weekly therapy with a therapist who is helping, slow goings. This too shall pass ! Once the ortho surgeon clears me, hopefully, next week I will be back on all my meds and just waiting...
PattLatty, Thank you for your kind words! It feels incredible to know someone out there knows how I feel and made it through the rough times. Cassie :)...
I am new to this site. So many of your posts have helped me very much. Recently I have been taken off my meds causing a major flare. I have lupus and psoriatic arthritis. They suspended my meds...