Re: Lupus need help with diagnosis. PLEASE !

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, It would probably be safe to say that your surgery certainly put further stress on your body, which was already stressed from the implants, and generally, we see that most women experience some sort of improvement for about the first 6 weeks or so, and then they begin to experience a relapse of symptoms, sometimes including new ones. It appears that you are going through what most women do. At this point in time, you have several options. You can see a rheumatologist and try to get immediate relief from the inflammation and whatever else is going on--he/she will most likely give you prednisone to cripple the immune system and stop it from attacking "self". This can really help take away the worst of symptoms. However, prednisone is not without risk, and doctors generally don't like to keep you on it too long. There are some very nasty side effects.

Your other options will be to make sure you are detoxing and doing all you can to help your body remove toxins, and rebuild healthy cells. It will take time, lots of time, and lots of determination to make it work. It can be done, but the outcome is never certain, and so it is most important that you also have faith, stay positive and keep your outlook as calm and bright as you can. God knows what you are going through, and He promises He will be there to help you through it.

Patty

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From: michelle king

Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 3:58 AM

Subject: Lupus need help with diagnosis. PLEASE !

I have tried to send this message three times. I believe I have Lupus. I have been the unfortunate victim of two silicone implnat ruptures for an undetermined amount of years and at explant a silicone spill. I alsoready have Fibro, chronic fatigue, and mental health problems. My labs are indicative of Lupus, Pos. ANA, high sed rate, iron deficiency, low red blood count, high throidism, low cholesteral etc etc. Never has this happened befoer. could it be that the explnat surgery with the silicone spill did \me in? I see rhematologist who diagnosed me with Fibro. in three days but want answers now. Oh yes and the big symptoms a rash that came aster sune exposure that swelled my eye shut, on one side of face on some on arms. Needed to go to ER for corazone shot, steroid pack benedral, and zantac. Very bad, still have it. Never had this before. Please write, i need answers now from you girls. I've read numerous Lupus sites. DO you think it was my last surgery? Can I recovery? Please help Please wirte! Love