Is there any Scottish sufferers?

Another Lupie from Glasgow here :wavesmile:

There are a few Scottish lassies but not so many laddies :hehe:

It can be very frustrating explaining to friends and family. I put together a very short overview and gave it to those that I knew genuinely wanted to support me. I have to say that I lost a couple of friends as well which has made me extremely guarded in who I tell.

In the last few months I've started to come across more people that 'know someone with lupus'. I recently went into my local Boots Pharmacy and the pharmacist asked if I was on any other meds. When I told her she said she had Lupus too and was diagnosed at 9 years of age!

I find that if I drip feed info it is absorbed better - like mentioning famous people with it, or that it is more prevalent than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and leukemia. People seem to be more receptive to that than too much at once. I hate that glazed over look.

It can take time but stick with it - those that care will be willing to listen.

Hugz, :hug:

Pam xxx

P.S. What's with the weather here! Feels like we're in a hurricane