Hi everyone. I was just diagnosed with lupus this week. I was glad to find this message board because I have felt crazy, just like many others I have read.
I am having trouble with admitting something is wrong, because I have always been the strong one among my family and friends. Throughout my life, I have spent 6 years in the military and 10 years as a police officer. I am now an RN in an emergency room. As a woman, I have been proud to get over the hurdles of basic training, the police academy and an "action-packed" life. Now, I have a tough time putting on my jacket or taking a cap off of a bottle. I don't want pity, and I don't want to feel like I need help. Nevertheless, I am afraid I will never be myself again or do the things I am used to doing and that I like to do. I also don't want to tell anyone, even my closest friends, that I have something wrong with me.
After a couple of months of going for my blood to be drawn, I felt like I was in shock that they finally diagnosed me with lupus. Although I am a nurse, and I knew something was not right, I expected them to tell me I am just getting old! Ha!
My rheumatologist prescribed me Plaquenil, Mobic, and Wellbutrin. I guess I was hoping for a quick fix because I want to feel good again. Will I ever feel strong again??:worried:
I am having trouble with admitting something is wrong, because I have always been the strong one among my family and friends. Throughout my life, I have spent 6 years in the military and 10 years as a police officer. I am now an RN in an emergency room. As a woman, I have been proud to get over the hurdles of basic training, the police academy and an "action-packed" life. Now, I have a tough time putting on my jacket or taking a cap off of a bottle. I don't want pity, and I don't want to feel like I need help. Nevertheless, I am afraid I will never be myself again or do the things I am used to doing and that I like to do. I also don't want to tell anyone, even my closest friends, that I have something wrong with me.
After a couple of months of going for my blood to be drawn, I felt like I was in shock that they finally diagnosed me with lupus. Although I am a nurse, and I knew something was not right, I expected them to tell me I am just getting old! Ha!
My rheumatologist prescribed me Plaquenil, Mobic, and Wellbutrin. I guess I was hoping for a quick fix because I want to feel good again. Will I ever feel strong again??:worried: