Thank you for the reply, I kinda thought it really was not that big of a deal...but the dizzieness/vertigo is really annoying. And the tired spells can be really weird, since they are not like my...
I not generally concerned bout heart issues, I exercise regularly, my blood pressure is normal to low. On the negative side my heart rate is generally running at 35-40 bpm and I have been...
I guess it is unfortunate that I won't see a doctor. Recently, I have been through a great deal of changes. I don't want to get negative, but I was in a abusive relationship that caused me to lose my...
I am slightly surprised by the edit. I did try to keep much of the details out of my post. I apologize if it were offensive. I did not intend to come of as threatening. It was a statement of feeling....
Hi everyone, I'm visiting from the Lupus sector....I was diagnosed with major depression back in 1995...or 92 can't really remember. Went to a website and took some screening tests...they all...
I am sure your mom is worried not only about you but...how she can take care of you during this active time of her illness. You may want to talk honestly about you feeling out of the loop making you...
Funny lately I have some rouble with my eyes. While I never get pink eye, I do get crusty irritaed eyes daily. I use Systane eyedrops. They keep my eyes lubricated during the day, I have also started...
Wow, thanks so much for the comments...I have not had a seizure in several years. I don't have a nuerologist. anymore, I may need to get a referal. Darn it I hate doctors. The amnesia thing is so...
Ok, one last thing...I know lupus can cause rashes so what do we do about them? I have a major rash on the back of my legs..it itches so bad I have caused my self to bleed and bruise. Not sure what...
When I had seizures they were Grande Mal not Petite Mal...they never did find out why I had them so they called them pseudo-seizures. They were also not very long. When these happen I am out for a...
I take 5mgs daily and it does help with the gummy eyes and tickling lungs...the pain well it kinda helps.I have to take about four Aleves to kick it down enough. I already have stomach issues with...
/community/emoticons/devil.gif Ok, I had a bit of trouble with work recently. I had to go to the hospital because I had some weird blackout. Thankfully I did not have a stroke or anything major,but...
All right, this has been a good month as far as pain goes on my lupus...at last, I think. The funny thing is that now I seem less able to concentrate. I get hit by dizziness at the weirdest times and...
Hey You all, Just to give an up date. I was talking to a friend who deals alot with different situations. Do any of you know anything about how date rape drugs work? She says that what I describe is...
Yeah I did that first thing...I also supervise several people and I don't like keeping people in the dark. I had to go to the ER. God I hate hospitals. Thankfully it came out that their were no major...
Hey when you can do a little jig! I am very glad your pregnancy is doing well. Mine went well, I am sure that you are as relieved as I was. I hope the rest stays as positive as this. Good Bless your...
Well, my Doctor Did call me and said to go to an ER. They found that I had periodic amnesia for unknown reasons. No stroke or seizures. Thank God! Still kind of shaken from it but I am glad that it...
Hi, Ummm...I wanted to ask if anybody has had blackouts or a spell when somebody could not wake you. I honestly don't know what else to call it. On Halloween I went to a friends to watch a movie....
Gosh what a trip....I have found that when I am in this current flare that my pain is relatively consitant through the day with big spikes at periodic times. I am able to ignore it better when I have...
I so totally relate with this question. I am having a major flare at the moment and I just missed a day of work without being able to call in... It was soo weird I just did not wake up for all day I...
Ohhh, Thank you for asking that question. I have had similar problem consistantly and was afraid to ask. I did not want to be rude. So... aciphilidilious. Is that effective or are there other options...
Personally I have no clue what to tell you but call and speak to that Doctor. You have a right to question what meds they put you on especially with your heart concerns. There are other things he can...
I used to take and it helped with the fatigue. It also helped with my energy levels. I did not notice any side effects and it took about two weeks for me to really note any major differences. It...
hmmm...I was tested for that phospholipid thing about two years ago and came up negative.But I will tell him about it. I am so glad I finally can talk to someone about this, sometimes I feel like a...
Well, I finally got the doc to give me a referall. I did what you said and listed the whole spackle of problems I have been having and within two minutes I had that all important paper. Someone...
Ok I will do that. How can I help my brother understand what I am dealing with. He is never sick so he thinks I am just making excuses for myself. Also I have not seen a rheumy in several months...
This is what I hate about lupus though, I never know it is related or not. So as far a a list of symptoms it tends to be long. I hate to complain, kinda whiny tonite, sorry for that. The stuff I...
Hello everyone, Well, the story goes something like this....One day I went to the doctor and she says "Hey, you have an unusual blood test I think I need to refer to a specialist." So off I go to the...