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juju42 
Geez what a mess I am. I went to my eye doctor, for annual check up. He sends me to a specialist, who finds both eyes infected and wants me tested for Lupus and Arthritis. I have not a clue about Lupus, checked WebMD didn't tell me much. So if anyone knows anything, mainly sypmtoms, please let me know.
I have had a rash on my left leg, right ubove the ankle for over 6 months, been to a dermatologist, my family doctor and NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT IS?? It itches me to death, I scratch it till it bleeds and it doesn't even hurt. It stays red, just a small spot. I am so pissed that no one can help me.
My thyroid has been out of whack, who knows if that is under control, I did research and took it to my doctor and I TOLD HER.. I HAVE HYPERTHROYISM. Well what do you know.. yes I do!!!!!! I had to tell her to give me a lower dose.
My diabetes has been out of sight, till I decided to get a new METER... guess what??? Hasn't been over 140 since. In the mean time I am given more meds to get my blood sugar down. I am thinking about going to another specialist, I am so upset, pissed off, angry, because I do not know what to do.
Outside of all this BS I have been going outside and trying to plant stuff. Have a little garden in, rose bushes planted. Going to paint some bird houses. I would like to go dancing, but I am to sore all over, 67 and I feel like 107. :(
I have been so stressed I was going to fix me a drink then I thought don't start that, so I settled for a good old Millers. :) Did I feel better.. You Bet.
I needed to vent.
Happy Mothers Day this Sunday to all you gals out there.
Judy
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Hello Judy, have seen your posts on the Lupus site. The best source of information regarding Lupus for Americans is found here:
www.lupus.org
There are 11 criteria - to get a diagnosis of Lupus you must have at least 4. It can be hard to establish a diagnosis as we all suffer this disease in different ways. I have Systemic Lupus, and was diagnosed in 2005, though my doctor tells me I have most likely had it all my life. Lupus is a very bizarre illness, basically it is considered an autoimmune disease, your immune system turns on your own cells and organs, causing inflammation and damage. It is not the end of your life if you have it...but your life will be changed. Treatment is varied, and has to be individually tailored, what works for one person, may not necessarily work for another. Feel free to ask us any questions and backtrack through the discussions and you will find most of what you seek. Try not to be scared, and don't give up in your quest for answers to your health problems. All the best...all the way from Australia.
earthwalker
Wow definetly sounds like a change in physicians might be in order. Webmd is owned by a pharmaceutical company, Mayo Clinic is a better site for health issues and info. The rash not going away is not good, make sure you get all this checked out or I am going to have to come out there and kick your butt and take you to Minnisota (Mayo Clinic). Glad your sugar is under control, maybe your testing system before was off. And don't worry, when I don't hear from you I still know your there and you are thinking about us. Take care and make sure you get the advice and care you need for your health issues. Love Naomi xo
NaomiJane
You are the best, thanks. If you are tall you will have to lie on the ground to kick my butt, I am getting shorter every day.. Thanks for the info about webmd I did not know that Love Ya..
juju42
MAY 17, THERE M\AY BE A LUPUS GROUP ON THIS SITE, CHECK IT OUT. OTHERWISE, GOOGLE FOR LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP. RASH AND NUMBNESS COULD BE DIABETIC RELATED. I HAD LEAKING IN MY LOWER LEG, LIKE WATER COMING OUT, NOT YECCHY STUFF DUE TO SWELLING BEFORE I GOT ON WATER PILLS (LASIX). PROBABLY NOT THAT BUT MAKE SURE YOUR DIABETIC DR CONSIDERS THAT. THE ONLY THING I KNOW ABOUT LUPUS IS YOU MAY GET EXHAUSTED. YOU CAN LIVE DECADES WITH IT. GREAT RE THE MEDS. I TELL ALL DIABETICS TO TAKE THEIR METERS TO THE DR AND TEST THERE RIGHT WHEN HAVING BLOOD DRAWN SO YOU CAN LATER COMPARE YOUR METERS RESULTS TO THE LABS RESULTS, WHEN YOU GET THEM. EASY WAY TO VERIFY YOUR METER IS OK. GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING -SMILE-..MS VIOLET
MSVIOLET