Kathleen Nelson
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? I had severe painful swelling of my knees. My primary doctor sent me to a rheumatologist and began treatments of cortisone shots. It may...
Nancy Robb
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? I felt like I had been run over by a truck and it hurt to move. Fevers would spike two or three times a day. I had no desire to eat and...
Lea Zarazua
Lupus
Share your coping strategies
What do you do when you're feeling upset? WritingWhat keeps you going? My kids and hubby
Lea Zarazua
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? Blood countWhat tests did your doctor do, and what was this experience like? Blood work and scaryUpon learning about your diagnosis- what...
Faye Stewart
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? Fatigue, pain, rash, stress, light sensitivity, etc. What tests did your doctor do, and what was this experience like? Blood test, urinalysis,...
Cynthia McGee Davies
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? My first symptom was horrible pain in my ankle. I did not remember injuring my ankle at all. Like twisting it or falling down on my ankle....
Patricia Hurse
Lupus
My Diagnosis Story
What symptoms led up to your diagnosis? I had weakness in my legs. I was living in California and I worked for Scripps Clinic. I was seen by an internist and he did blood-work....
Avis Crawford
Lupus
How has Lupus Changed Your Life?
What has changed the most for you since being diagnosed? Not being socialHow have family and friends reacted? Not a good response at allWhat are the biggest misconceptions about...
Michelle Ennis-Higgins
Lupus
How has Lupus Changed Your Life?
What has changed the most for you since being diagnosed? I has changed everything in my life. How have family and friends reacted? They are very supportive. What are the biggest...
