Well what ya wana know?
When I was diagnosed my wife and I were dating and planning on getting married someday. When we started going out I was a healthy guy, but not long afterwards things started to go wrong and after a few years led to my Lupus diagnosis (once it went after my Kidneys!). My wife stuck with me through it all, even tho we were only dating at the time and I know of at least one dude that tried to lure her away ("he's probably gonna die anyway").
How bad has your BF got it? Lupus has definitly changed me in many ways. I've had to learn to live with this disease and that means a change in lifestyle. I'm not as active as I once was and I've come to know what I need, when I need it. You need to learn what you need with this disease, how to live with it.
I know at times I can be a bit of a beast. This disease can really cause some pain and that'll make anybody kinda irritable. Some of the common meds can also cause some moodiness (Prednisone....ugh!). My wife has realized this and gives me space when I need it, and hug when I need that!
Learn what you can about Lupus. Support, understanding, patience, love, all stuff that can come in handy when ya love a Lupie, male or female!
Best Wishes!
Eric
When I was diagnosed my wife and I were dating and planning on getting married someday. When we started going out I was a healthy guy, but not long afterwards things started to go wrong and after a few years led to my Lupus diagnosis (once it went after my Kidneys!). My wife stuck with me through it all, even tho we were only dating at the time and I know of at least one dude that tried to lure her away ("he's probably gonna die anyway").
How bad has your BF got it? Lupus has definitly changed me in many ways. I've had to learn to live with this disease and that means a change in lifestyle. I'm not as active as I once was and I've come to know what I need, when I need it. You need to learn what you need with this disease, how to live with it.
I know at times I can be a bit of a beast. This disease can really cause some pain and that'll make anybody kinda irritable. Some of the common meds can also cause some moodiness (Prednisone....ugh!). My wife has realized this and gives me space when I need it, and hug when I need that!
Learn what you can about Lupus. Support, understanding, patience, love, all stuff that can come in handy when ya love a Lupie, male or female!
Best Wishes!
Eric