Hi everyone
I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) a week ago and I'm feeling such a mix of emotions - relieved that I finally know why I am in so much pain and that everything I've been feeling is not in my head, and scared because Lupus sounds awful and I don't want it to affect my life.
I've spent the last hour or so reading posts and hearing other peoples' advice. It is so helpful to be able to do this and it's such a relief to know that there are other people with Lupus who can support one another.
I was given a steroid injection last week to help with my muscle and joint pain (which is my biggest problem at the moment) but it has made me feel worse so I am off work at the moment. I am going to start on antimalarials as soon as I have seen my GP and I really hope they start to work!!
Will look forward to chatting with you all.
Best wishes,
Meriel x :rotfl:
I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) a week ago and I'm feeling such a mix of emotions - relieved that I finally know why I am in so much pain and that everything I've been feeling is not in my head, and scared because Lupus sounds awful and I don't want it to affect my life.
I've spent the last hour or so reading posts and hearing other peoples' advice. It is so helpful to be able to do this and it's such a relief to know that there are other people with Lupus who can support one another.
I was given a steroid injection last week to help with my muscle and joint pain (which is my biggest problem at the moment) but it has made me feel worse so I am off work at the moment. I am going to start on antimalarials as soon as I have seen my GP and I really hope they start to work!!
Will look forward to chatting with you all.
Best wishes,
Meriel x :rotfl: