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.
Thanks for all of the well wishes after my heart attack, I am doing pretty good, but the meds they put me on are really kicking my butt, the one for colestorel sp, are killing my joints, you just can't win, I have joined the gym and am doing water aerobics three times a week and I am just loving it. There is no pain in the water,lol happy new year all
Were you tested for anti-phospholipid disease? I have this (as well as SLE) It can be common with lupus and causes blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. Just want to make sure you were tested for it as you would need to be on blood thinners if you have this disease (AKA Hughes disease). The golden standard blood test for APS is the Beta II glycoprotein test. Make sure they did that one on you.
Glad your doing better and hang in there.
Melissa