Would the thyroid cause such severe pain and weakness in my joints & muscles? For my labs my TPO is 160 (reference interval 0-34) and my C-Reactive protein, Quant is 13.7 (reference interval 0.0-4.9)....
I haven't been feeling well for several months now. My GP ordered tests and found I was ANA positive and assumed I had lupus based on my symptoms. I went to a rheumatologist last week and after...
I'm hoping to get others experience with photosensitivity. I had minor effects from it before, swelling and pain in joints and fatigue if I was in direct sunlight, however on Sunday I believe I went...
I'm experiencing the same thing. My brain function used to be so sharp, I could focus on things for hours and figure just about anything out. Lately I've been almost out of it. I can't focus at work...
I have been getting lightheaded and dizzy spells for the past few days and actually passed out last night while walking. Today I am still dizzy if I stand for a few minutes. Being newly diagnosed I'm...
Thank you all so much, your insight, experience and advice is greatly appreciated. I will keep you posted!...
I've been having a tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing for 24 hours now and it seems to be getting worse. It's more painful when I take deep breaths in. I'm not on any meds yet and don't...
I typically feel worse after I have been at work, not sure if it is the stress or the lighting but my whole office/building has fluorescent lighting. Another question I have - do any of you have...
I actually called this morning and was lucky enough that there was a cancellation for next Friday so thankfully I will be seen sooner. Thank you for all of your insight and advice, it is extremely...
I'm not sure if I have photosensitivity since I haven't been to a rheumatologist yet, however when I am in the sun for a few hours my hands, wrists and ankles swell up and start hurting and my energy...
Thank you so much, that's a great tip and I will start doing just that. I have been doing the opposite, I feel good and end up pushing too hard trying to get myself physically where I used to be. Are...
I was recently diagnosed with Lupus. I'm struggling with finding a balance in my life that will not make me feel horrible. I had one flare in April that I chalked up as the flu, however I have not...