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.
Heres to a pain free day.
I wonder whether this problem is connected with my SLE/MCTD plus my failing kidney function and is due to water retention because of my failing kidney function? (I am not on dialysis yet, but the day of my having to start with dialysis is not that far away any longer...)
I have asked many doctors about this problem in the past, but have received no conclusive medical answer and perhaps you are luckier when you ask your doctors/specialist/nephrologist?.
Please let us know what your doctor/rheumatologist/specialist says.
Thanks from Kristina.