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- I have a gastroenterologist appointment tomorrow, my first appointment. I am wanting advice on what questions to ask. I have severe gastroparesis, a hiatal hernia, ulcers in my esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, and a dysfunctional gallbladder. ...
- A few weeks ago, I felt like I had a kidney infection. I went to my GP who said it wasn't my kidneys but thought it might be my gallbladder. I had an ultrasound of my gallbladder which showed it wasn't functioning correctly. My GP referred me to...
- Hello! My name is Sheila. I have SLE Lupus, and have just been diagnosed with gastroparesis, a hiatal hernia, duodenitis, and esophagitis. My gastroparesis is the "worst" my doctor has ever seen in his career." So, I have an appointment with a...
- Hello everyone! My name is Sheila. I am the mother of 4 boys, I have SLE lupus, and was just diagnosed this last week with gastroparesis ("the worst case my doctor has ever seen"). I have an appointment on September 1st with a GI specialist. I am...
- I have lupus sle. Moved to Utah from Georgia 18 months ago to be nearer to family. Problem is, there aren't very many rheumatologists in Utah and I have been on a very long waiting list to see one. My GP is not comfortable treating my lupus, but...
- Went to a neurologist today because my rheumy insisted. I have had really bad hand tremors that have progressively got worst along with intermittent numbness to the right side of my face. I was so nervous. She has scheduled me later this week for...
- For the last week or so, I have been getting lots of headaches. Especially at night, they seem impossible to get rid of. Excedrine, ibuprofen, tylenol...nothing seems to help. Also taking mucinex and zyrtec because I thought it might be...
- I have been gluten free for a little while now. I also cut out artificial sweeteners. My question: how long before I should notice a difference?
- I was started on Cellcept and Cymbalta a few days ago. I am feeling so tired, dizzy, and shakey. I changed the Cymbalta to taking at bedtime instead of the morning hoping that would help. I keep telling myself to give it time and these side effects...
- How do you know if you have kidney involvement? I have always had frequent UTI's and had hydronephrosis with pregnancy. I have felt like I have a kidney infection again. Rheumy did a bunch of bloodwork and got urine yesterday. Waiting on results....
- The Lupus Foundation of America is launching a new campaign to educate more people about Lupus. They are driving a big bus around the country to talk to patients, doctors, and family members about the disease and petitioning congress to help with...
- I am tired of waking up in pain, I'm tired of not being able to sleep and then being exhausted all day long. I'm tired of being dysfunctional. I'm tired of not being able to move and do the things I want. No one understands (except people on this...
- Woke up hearing my heart beating in my head. Unable to sleep, I finally got up and took my pulse. 110 bpm. I know that's not extremely high but I normally am in the 60-80 range. I feel a bit shaky too. Anyone else get like this?Sheila
- Ok, I have been on methotrexate for 2 weeks. I have a terrible head cold which I have been treating with otc cold and allergy meds. This morning I have had very blurry vision. I put my glasses on and still blurry (esp things in distant vision). I...
- We live in Georgia, and my parents are coming today to visit from Utah for a week. I love my parents very much, but my mother can be a very critical person. She has always criticized my house, mothering skills, appearance, etc. The last few times...