I think how you are feeling is entirely normal! Absolutely. I'm sure even more feelings will follow including sadness and anger, etc.
There is a lot of information on the main site, and feel free to ask as many questions as you want to as you learn more about your lupus and how it affects you, and what treatment(s) they will be putting you on. It's hard to give generic advice on lupus because it can affect individuals in so many different ways, but two of the most common symptoms are joint pain and fatigue which affect nearly everybody. Lupus can affect almost any body organ, hence why it has been referred to as the disease with 1,000 faces!
Had you been ill at all before your hospitalization or was it all a complete surprise and came on very quickly? I hope you find yourself very soon on the path to feeling better by getting on the right medications for your diagnosed conditions. And lastly, a hearty welcome to the site!
There is a lot of information on the main site, and feel free to ask as many questions as you want to as you learn more about your lupus and how it affects you, and what treatment(s) they will be putting you on. It's hard to give generic advice on lupus because it can affect individuals in so many different ways, but two of the most common symptoms are joint pain and fatigue which affect nearly everybody. Lupus can affect almost any body organ, hence why it has been referred to as the disease with 1,000 faces!
Had you been ill at all before your hospitalization or was it all a complete surprise and came on very quickly? I hope you find yourself very soon on the path to feeling better by getting on the right medications for your diagnosed conditions. And lastly, a hearty welcome to the site!