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About Me
shadeseeker
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About Me
I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE in 2005. I am a 30 something :) happily married mother of 2 boys ages 5yrs 1 yr. Over the course of my illness, I have also been diagnosed with osteoperosis (fractured arm & foot), IBS, Sjogrens Syndrome & restless leg syndrome. I also have severe herniated discs in my neck that cause medaily chronic pain. I am extremely sun / heat sensitive so I need to be inside almost all of the time which is very depressing for me, especially with my boys, but I try to make the best of it. I am looking for Lupus friends for mutual support!
I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE in 2005. I am a 30 something :) happily married mother of 2 boys ages 5yrs 1 yr. Over the course of my illness, I have also been diagnosed with osteoperosis (fractured arm & foot), IBS, Sjogrens Syndrome & restless leg syndrome. I also have severe herniated discs in my neck that cause medaily chronic pain. I am extremely sun / heat sensitive so I need to be inside almost all of the time which is very depressing for me, especially with my boys, but I try to make the
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Playing with my boys, reading, internet.
Playing with my boys, reading, internet.
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October 25
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shadeseeker gave luvmyanimals a hug 11:56pm
I haven't been on DS too much lately - just sporadically reading posts when i can and then have to sign…
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I saw your status - hope you are okay. I am not on too often lately - just pop on quick now and then…
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Hi honey. I havent been myself lately and havent been on DS as much either. No desire to connect with anyone or anything when I dont feel well. Hope you are feeling ok and all is well over on your end. Thank you for thinking of me. huge hugs
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Hi, thanks very much for your message and the friend invite. It was bery kind of you to offer your support when you also have so much to cope with. I hope your having a good day. Fortunately i am feeling a little better today. The palpitations is very scary. I just layed on the sofa the other evening until about 2am, just incase i had to go out and get help. Fortunately i started feeling better and went to bed. I wasnt sure if i would wake up the next day. Ive been getting them a lot recently, so i've made an apppointment to see the doctor on monday. Do you think its the lupus that causes it?
Take care of yourself.
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We had a couple of cool days and then it went right back to the 90's. I am praying it drops 40 degrees soon and for a great Florida winter. How are you feeling? I was feeling better for a few weeks but having lymph node problems and a lot of fatigue right now.
Take care!
Kim
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Thankyou for ur support, u r all so kind....will definately catch up more...hope ur having a good day...... :)
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How's the tai chi going? Hope you are feeling well.
Hugs,
Kim
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Close Lupus
I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE in 9/05
Treatments
- Plaquenil Working / Worked
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- Worked woll at 20 mgs, not as well at 15 mg but still feel a little difference. Side effects are horrible - tons of weight gain, insomnia, moon face, plus i have osteoperosis so very at risk for fracture while on it. Want to start to taper, but just feel like I dont have the strength physically or mentally for additional pain.
Close Restless Legs Syndrome
I was diagnosed with RLS in 4/09 but I have suffered from it since 1998 but I had no idea it was RLS .
Treatments
- Mirapex Working / Worked
- Works pretty god at night but I usually wake up early am with muiscle aches.
Open Sjogren's Syndrome
Diagnosed in 5/09 due to dry eyes & cavities
Treatments
- Prednisone Working / Worked
Open Chronic Pain
I suffer from chronic pain fromm lupus, RLS, 2 fractures and herniated cervical discs at c4-c5, c5-c6 & c6-c7 dysectomy with fusion 3/09. Since surgery, herniated a NEW disc c5&c6 with spinal stenosis. Starting cortizone injenctions to see if helps pain and upper arm weakness, pins & needles in hands and sharp shooting pain in feet/right leg.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Heat Working / Worked
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Lyrica Not Working
- Mobic Somewhat Helpful
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Prednisone Working / Worked
Open Fibromyalgia
I haven't been diagnosed with fibro because I have herniated discs in my neck that cause a lot of nerve pain. So not sure if I have fibro or a nerve condiiton or both. But doctor has tried cymbalta, lyrica & savella and none have decreased pain. Currently on cymbalta & savella w/no pain relief.
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