I talked to my rheumy today. I told him I have been feeling really crappy this week. He said my bloodwork came back ok but my x-rays showed osteoarthritis....it is in my lumbar spine, hips, knees,...
I have sjogrens and possibly another AI disorder....we are still waiting for all the test results. Anyway, I hurt everyday. Joints, muscles, you name it...it hurts. Some days are better than others...
Stef, Im sorry to hear about your Nan. You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs, Denise...
Thank you so much for your replies. Everyone here has been so nice and it feels like a family. I appreciate knowing that you are all here if I need help, advice or a shoulder to cry on. I will do my...
Hello. I dont post much, but thought that this would be a good time to start. I am a stay at home mom and have been taking care of my grandfather for the last 8 months. Up until now I just went to...
Thanks for such great ideas. I never thought to take a picture, or to keep track of my temp. But I will start doing that and have plenty of info for my Rheumy visit. My face almost looks like a light...
Hello... Im still in diagnosis limbo but I have an appointment to see a Rhemy in a few weeks. My question is about malar rashes? Is it just redness across the cheeks and nose or is it something more?...
I just cant bring myself to put him in a NH. I know he doesnt want to go and I dont want him to go in one. I truely want to take care of him, even though I realize it is a long hard road. My kids are...
Your parents are with you, and still know when you need them. God bless you and Im so glad you had that special encounter /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Thanks so much for the advice and for the thread bumps. I did check into assisted living and NH in our area, but he is very much against leaving his home. I cant bring myself to force him into a...
Hello. I usually post under fibro and lupus but I came here to ask for advice. My grandfather lives alone, and has alzheimers/dementia. He takes a medication, but I cant think of the name right now....
I think that most people just dont understand, unless they are either sick or have been sick in the past. My parents are very understanding and compasionate. But my husband and his family are...
I was wondering if anyone with Lupus has warm, tingling sensations in their arms and/or legs? I have a long list of symptoms, and no official dx yet. I havent seen anyone else mention this constant...
Hippimom2, The way you described UCTD is how my pcp explained it too. That there is a big category (collagen vascular disesase or UCTD) and all these other autoimmune diseases fall under that big...
I was dx'd with fibro and sjogrens about 6 months ago, but my pcp believes that something else is going on. He says I show signs for autoimmune disease. I have heard so many terms and need to know if...