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1. anyoneelse dealing with muscle...in Discussion: Lupus

   I've read that myasthenia gravis is a common complication of SLE. There are specific tests that a neurologist can do to check for it. Symptoms include muscle weakness which is relieved by rest, doub...

   RichieD's reply to AllByMySelfVA on 05/18/13

2. eye issues, please postin Discussion: Lupus

   I should have mentioned also that I have the typical symptoms of migraine. Migraines run in my family. Those include various minor hallucinations such as flashes of colored light and pulsating, shim...

   RichieD's reply to mechellebelle on 05/12/13

3. Driving issuesin Discussion: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

   I've had exactly this same experience while driving. I would give up driving in a New York minute if there was a practical way to live in my home without having to drive everywhere. The nearest bus...

   RichieD's reply to CandiRocksGtar on 05/09/13

4. sores on ear drumsin Discussion: Lupus

   I used to have killer earaches when I used to do a lot of diving as part of my work. Had to give up doing that. I remember how those earaches used to make me so crazy that I would pound my head on t...

   RichieD's reply to lovelykids4 on 05/08/13

5. Having a tough, tough time....in Discussion: Lupus

   Sorry to hear you're going through such a bad time. I know what it feels like when all the symptoms mob up together like that...severe headache, body aches, digestive issues, mental confusion, anxiet...

   RichieD's reply to MButterfly on 05/08/13

6. enough alreadyin Discussion: Lupus

   Sorry to hear that your daughter is withdrawing her support for you. I hope this is temporary on her part. I got no support at all from most of my family, so I understand how much that can hurt. My...

   RichieD's reply to quirks on 05/03/13

7. eye issues, please postin Discussion: Lupus

   I have problems with light sensitivity and double vision when I'm tired. I suspect it's being caused by myasthenia gravis, a common complication of lupus. I have other symptoms that are very typical...

   RichieD's reply to mechellebelle on 05/01/13

8. Sun block and clothingin Discussion: Lupus

   I wear a bandanna around my head plus an Aussie hat with a broad brim...plus big sunglasses. It seems to help. I even wear the hat and bandanna in stores with fluorescent lighting. I would love to...

   RichieD's reply to surferchica on 04/30/13

9. Bursitis?in Discussion: Lupus

   The bursa are like pads that cushion joints like the shoulder and hip. I can feel around in my shoulder when it's hurting me and it's obvious that it's the bursa that are tender and sore. So I guess...

   RichieD's reply to lorid92101 on 04/30/13

10. Curious, anyone else dealing w...in Discussion: Lupus

    After following this thread and doing some online research, it seems like a good possibility that I have myasthenia gravis too. Thanks for the info. If I can manage it somehow, I'll try to get an ev...

    RichieD's reply to AllByMySelfVA on 04/27/13