nursemarybeth's Journal

I can hardly believe it has been way over a year and half since I wrote in my journal.  Time flies when you are working fulltime, taking care of the kids, house, work and sleep.  Well in December 2008, I was diagnosed with discoid lupus, the day my Mom passed away, July 16, 2008, I developed a rash that itched, big red patches, never went away, it took 3 months to diagnose it as lupus (discoid), they keep watching for SLE,  after 2 skin biopsies which were sent to Mayo clinic, in Rochester, tried me on Plaquenil, which I had anaphylactic reaction, so tried a couple of creams until the rash became unbearable, started me on methotrexate, which helped for a while and now it wears off.  So it was increased and it still isnt helping. I am gonna call Dr tomorrow.  I have also had excruciation pain, which nothing helps

So I will call pain Dr tomorrow today.  I am so miserable health wise I could scream or run away forever.  

Well still working as a LPN, taking care of a baby at night that has 24 hour nursing care.  

Moved to a duplex in august and I love it here, own yard, own washer and dryer.  Much quieter, a neighbor upstairs.  

$200 cheaper a month also.  We also have a storage shed outside.  

Well I guess this is all for now.

Mary