Hi all. I was presented with Lupus symptoms two years ago, although it took almost the whole two years to get diagnosed. The docs originally thought I had Polymyositis since I was admitted to the hospital with my CK levels at 40,000. Over the years though I would end up with other symptoms, the last one being that I can never go into the sun again without looking like a muslim woman. That one was hard to hear! :sad: Most recently I have been having horrible knee pain. Hurts to stand, sit, bend, you name it. Hurts the worse after having it in the same position for awhile and then try to move it. I hate not knowing if new ailments and pains are part of the Lupus or something else entirely. My docs make me feel like a jerk for wasting their time with Lupus symptoms. Wondering if anyone else has these pains. Had it in my foot as well. I also have stomach issues as well and have an appointment with a Gastro, thinking that may be Crohn's. Why not, already have Raynauds AND Lupus. Might as well add one more autoimmune disease to the list. I also have three teenagers (14, 18 & 19), so I always have stress, hard to avoid it. Thanks for listening!
Tina Marie
Tina Marie