Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Hello friends! I went to see my Dr today and she ordered ANA, ESR, and rheumatoid factor test. I have a chronic mild malar rash on my face that I know is not from acne. Thank God above that the nurse took notice of it as well as my Doctor. She supsects that I may have Systemic Lupus. I have had problems with blood/protein in the urine, frequent UTI's, upper respiratory infections, sinus trouble and costalchondritis (inflammation of the chest cartilage). I am also having a breast ultrasound next week. I pray that I get some answers. I am so terribly desperate. I have severe chest tightness, shortness of breath and swallowing difficulty. I know darn well it is inflammation!!! I just want prednisone, something to take the edge off and stabilize me until I get the implant issue dealt with. Thank you everyone for lifting me up. Hugs and blessings! - xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 Hi , I hope you can get some answers and get some relief soon. I know your fears and certainly lupus is not something to scoff at. Let us know when you get your blood results. Just a note on the prednisone...be careful with it! It is such a toxic drug. Keep us posted on your journey, and let us know when you are going to get explanted. God bless Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: draw4u2day Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 11:59 PM Subject: My Doctors Appointment Hello friends!I went to see my Dr today and she ordered ANA, ESR, and rheumatoid factor test. I have a chronic mild malar rash on my face that I know is not from acne. Thank God above that the nurse took notice of it as well as my Doctor. She supsects that I may have Systemic Lupus. I have had problems with blood/protein in the urine, frequent UTI's, upper respiratory infections, sinus trouble and costalchondritis(inflammation of the chest cartilage). I am also having a breast ultrasound next week. I pray that I get some answers. I am so terribly desperate. I have severe chest tightness, shortness of breath and swallowing difficulty. I know darn well it is inflammation!!! I just want prednisone, something to take the edge off and stabilize me until I get the implant issue dealt with. Thank you everyone for lifting me up. Hugs and blessings! - xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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