Lupus Support Group
Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.
Hi my name is Mary-Ann. I am 29 years old.. I have been living with fibromyalgia and hashiimotos since I was 19. I was just tod by my rhumatologist that I have lupus. My ANA levels were :640. Was anyone else diagnosed this way. He said my lupus is mild. I am currently on Lyrica and Vica/prophen. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!!!
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Hi everyone just wandering if anyone could give me some input on my posting? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks so much
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Hi Mary-Ann, this is a great place to start. I have been coming here since I was diagnosed with Lupus in Oct. Had been extremely sick for about 2 yrs. In and out of the hospital and took that long for a correct dx. Lupus has caused liver and kidney damage (on the mend now thank God), and just recently found cervical spondylosis and fibromyalgia. Just started my lyrica tonight...keeping my fingers crossed that it works. At first I thought "great, another pill to take", but I did some research and it looks promising. My hydrocodone and prednisone, and Azathioprine just isn't getting this horrible pain pretty much all over. But yes I was diagnosed with blood work=my anti DNA was 590, normal rage is anything below 19 is the way my rhume. explained it to me. Of coarse it was along with lots and lots of other test and complications I was having. Hang in there girl! They say it gets easier...I sure hope so! Good luck to you and I wish you well....Wendy
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hi. i am new to this also i figure out nothing so far so when u do can u help me cause right now i dot know where to start
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
