Yep, we're back. FIL surgery went well he's home already. Just coping with
elderly in-laws that are too stubborn to realize they need to move closer to
us. This is going to be rough running up and down the east coast trying to
take care of them. My BP is way too high. Gee, I wonder ...

As some of you may remember, I became worred I might have lupus in
December. ANA came back normal and no diagnosis of anything was ever
made. Fortunately I have not had any more joint pain issues since that
wierd experience in November/December. My hair seems to be growing back

Hi, Deb here, seen my consultant this morning who has said that the next
step would be to try Methotrexate; at which point my mum freaked (she's also
a nurse who has had patients on this with major problems), she doesn't
usually panic,but she's got me a bit worried now.

I'll be doing my visiting later in the day.  Hope everyone has a nice
day and feels well enough to do it.
Diane

I just got a massage ball, I have many things to massage, like those
rollers with handles on them and I use racket balls that work well but I
just bought something that works better than what I had.  With the
racket balls I some times had to lay on the floor to roll out something

I use homeopathic products mainly as my treatments.  I on medications
for my Gastroparesis but the rest I take homeopathic remedies for.  I'm
being treated for tick borne illnesses, and digestive and allergy
problems.  

Hi everyone, I just jumped in a bit ago but didn't introduce myself at
the time.  I posted an intro in the LDN thread but am adding a bit here
so I can introduce myself in a separate post to get to know all a bit
better.

Just to let you cold weather peeps know that,
here in 'beautiful BC'  we now have
our daffodils and other bulbs in flower as well as cherry blossoms
all out in full making such a beautiful display!!

Hi folks,
I am new to this group (never used googe groups before actually) but
am looking for information. From my experience some people in support
groups have more knowledge about their own condition then you can ever

Hello.  I'm writing a novel.  My heroine, who is 50-something,  has lupus
and has had it most of her life.  Diagnosed at, I want to say, about 12?
She has an intensely serious case.
I want to do this respectfully and right. I'm doing my homework. I have

My CGT is (drum roll please) I got my letter from SSDI today...
It said Fully Favorable....I was waiting on a hearing date, and I got my
approval letter instead!!!!
It has been kinda quiet here lately...Hope everyone is doing well..

    My Rheumy recently started me on Plaquenil. The list of side
effects make me think my lupus symptoms (mild, but the fatigue is
kicking my b---) aren't so bad...should I be concerned? what experiences
have you had? Is it worth it in the long run? Especially since it can

Hello group,
I never knew that there were groups out here for people with lupus. I
should of known better though, the internet has everything. I was
diagnosed with lupus August 2003. I am 19 years old now. I go to school

IN a turnmoil.  No metho injections to be found anywhere, near where I live
in Ohio.  We called all over and this drug is my hope to control lupus and
pain from joints.
Anyone? ideas here on where to call?

Hello.  I was diagnosed in 1997 with mixed connective tissue disease.  I
have been doing pretty good with all the meds, (just can't seem to get off
prednisone).  I have only really had issues with vasculitis.  All of a
sudden I have the butterfly rash on my cheeks.  Is this normal ...