I was just recently diagnosed with Lupus on Wednesday. This came as a fluke out of a blood test from a place where I went to get help and support for weight loss! How unusual is that! I have been treated for Fibromyalgia for about 8 years - but had never had a positive ANA. I have a significant family hx. of autoimmune disorders - my mother has Sjogren's syndrome and so does a 2nd cousin, my aunt had Lupus (on my mom's side) and an aunt on my father's side died of Scleraderma.
I will be seeing a Rheumatologist on Monday. I was wondering if any of you have any advise on how to deal with this initial diagnosis. I am 36, married and have 2 kids (6 & 9). I have many emotions running through my head. I have so many questions that I feel like I don't have any questions!!!!!
It is clear to me that eating healthy and exercise is VERY important. Can you please share things that you have tried - things that have either worked or not and maybe why you felt they did or did not work????
Thank you for starting this blog - I will be anxious to get to know you all!
~Julie
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I was just recently diagnosed with Lupus on Wednesday. This came as a fluke out of a blood test from a place where I went to get help and support for weight loss! How unusual is that! I have been treated for Fibromyalgia for about 8 years - but had never had a positive ANA. I have a significant family hx. of autoimmune disorders - my mother has Sjogren's syndrome and so does a 2nd cousin, my aunt had Lupus (on my mom's side) and an aunt on my father's side died of Scleraderma.
I will be seeing a Rheumatologist on Monday. I was wondering if any of you have any advise on how to deal with this initial diagnosis. I am 36, married and have 2 kids (6 & 9). I have many emotions running through my head. I have so many questions that I feel like I don't have any questions!!!!!
It is clear to me that eating healthy and exercise is VERY important. Can you please share things that you have tried - things that have either worked or not and maybe why you felt they did or did not work????
Thank you for starting this blog - I will be anxious to get to know you all!
June 27, 2009 - 8:04pm~Julie
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