Hi - My name is Jess and I am really glad I found this site.
I have had symptoms of Lupus or some other autoimmune condition for a few months and I feel like my life has been completely turned upside-down.
I have no energy, something new hurts every day, and I feel like my brain doesn't work anymore. I had a rash last month that has faded now (on my arms and a little on my face) as well as a low-grade fever.
After four different doctors (who gave me four different answers...Uh, I got the feeling they thought I was exaggerating my symptoms...AHH!), I have finally gotten referred to a Rheumatologist. I go a week from tomorrow and I am nervous. But more than being nervous, I want answers.
I want to know I'm not going crazy - that something is wrong to make me THIS tired - that there is a reason my joints hurt....
I want to feel better. I want to clean my house and laugh with my family again. I want to go to work and not drag through my day.
Anyway.
I'm grateful to read the stories and advice here. I don't feel as alone as I did.
Thanks-
Jess
I have had symptoms of Lupus or some other autoimmune condition for a few months and I feel like my life has been completely turned upside-down.
I have no energy, something new hurts every day, and I feel like my brain doesn't work anymore. I had a rash last month that has faded now (on my arms and a little on my face) as well as a low-grade fever.
After four different doctors (who gave me four different answers...Uh, I got the feeling they thought I was exaggerating my symptoms...AHH!), I have finally gotten referred to a Rheumatologist. I go a week from tomorrow and I am nervous. But more than being nervous, I want answers.
I want to know I'm not going crazy - that something is wrong to make me THIS tired - that there is a reason my joints hurt....
I want to feel better. I want to clean my house and laugh with my family again. I want to go to work and not drag through my day.
Anyway.
I'm grateful to read the stories and advice here. I don't feel as alone as I did.
Thanks-
Jess