Thank you all so much!
Mysharonna... By golly, to encourage an 18yr old to party it up? Perhaps he was trying to be a cool doc.
My optimism has been renew'd (It's easier now that I understand more about what's happening to me) but I still have my moments when I need to find a quiet place and remind myself that I'm lucky enough not to be in constant pain and also fortunate to have access to a computer and people like yourself.

Imagine all those out there who still don't know their status and have no one to talk to.
Maia... My mind is truly boggled by the variety of treatment options and I'm looking forward to finding the one most suitable for me. My doc basically did a biopsy, showed me worst case scenario pics - they are still clearly imprinted in my brain - gave me a slap on the wrist for being sunburnt, (I used to work on the beach) and told me to go back for steroids later. No meds for the DLE.
Marymackay... My limbo will have to continue for a little bit longer... I'm not on a medical aid. I'm doing what I can tho with changes to my lifestyle, luckily they're not too drastic and the net has been an incredible source of info!
Maybe I don't give the people around me enough credit in understanding so I don't talk about my condition. It really is a comfort to chat to people who can relate. Thank you!!!!!

Hope you all have a fab day as you've already made mine!
