Reged: 08/06/04
Posts: 4381
Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC
Sed rate normal, blood came back negative. I don't have any arthritic issues, but for a long time my hair fell out (before I gained weight to get to a "healthy" BMI of 23). I get skin rashes in the sun, but not at other times. And I have other fibro things going on, which could overlap with lupus symptoms-- sores on my mouth, gums and tongue, widespread pain and fatigue, plus major sleep problems.
I talked at length about getting tested with Mel last week. We were both shaken at your diagnosis. With the blood they drew at the MD free clinic 2 weeks ago they tested me, so when I asked if I had it, they replied with a definitive NO. I will definitely get myself tested if my symptoms change!!
How are you doing? Have they offered councelling/support activities? Thanks for hanging around here. Your presence would definitely be missed.