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Hello everyone,
I am struggling with denial since being diagnosed with lupus and RA in October.
Thanks to everyone that pushed me to take the medrol pack the doc prescribed. I listened and took it, but the joints in my hands are still pretty bad.
I have been on the methotrexate since Dec. 9 and will go for first set of blood work next week, then back to rheumy on the 17th.
Everyone in the family is being so loving and supportive, but I keep going into denial feeling like I am going to go back to see Dr and she'll say that she was wrong and it's not either of those diseases. I guess it's because the symptoms are so all over the place it almost feels unbelievable. Also, I can't believe I am going to have to deal with this for the rest of my life.
Can I ever go in the sun again? Can we take Florida vacations? Will I be on this methotrexate forever?
I just feel so out of control and confused and I am afraid I am making everyone sick of hearing my complaints. My husband is being great, but I know his patience level is spread thin. I have always been the strong one and the care taker. I guess I am scared he won't be able to deal with me and all my aches and pains and if I continue to gain weight on the prednisone!
I am glad I can come here and hopefully someone will understand and maybe even relate to what I am going through.
Thanks for listening to me babble!
Gabrielle
I am struggling with denial since being diagnosed with lupus and RA in October.
Thanks to everyone that pushed me to take the medrol pack the doc prescribed. I listened and took it, but the joints in my hands are still pretty bad.
I have been on the methotrexate since Dec. 9 and will go for first set of blood work next week, then back to rheumy on the 17th.
Everyone in the family is being so loving and supportive, but I keep going into denial feeling like I am going to go back to see Dr and she'll say that she was wrong and it's not either of those diseases. I guess it's because the symptoms are so all over the place it almost feels unbelievable. Also, I can't believe I am going to have to deal with this for the rest of my life.
Can I ever go in the sun again? Can we take Florida vacations? Will I be on this methotrexate forever?
I just feel so out of control and confused and I am afraid I am making everyone sick of hearing my complaints. My husband is being great, but I know his patience level is spread thin. I have always been the strong one and the care taker. I guess I am scared he won't be able to deal with me and all my aches and pains and if I continue to gain weight on the prednisone!
I am glad I can come here and hopefully someone will understand and maybe even relate to what I am going through.
Thanks for listening to me babble!
Gabrielle