Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 I have made many posts here, and you all have been very supportive and caring. My name is Holly and I am 26, married and a mother of a 2 year old son, and a 6 year old son. I have recently been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus, RA, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic fatigue disorder. I had to quit court reporting school (after 3 years) because my fingers were so swollen I couldn't bend them. I am in so much pain on a daily basis. I can't hardly get out of bed, can't play with my kids, can't find meds that work. I was on 5 medications (22 pills a day) while my sed rate tripled. I am so upset. My doctor gave me Lortabs for the pain which is a joke. I just started methotrexate friday. How do you all stay so positive about all this. I was just diagnosed last November so I know it will take time, but I am not doing very well with this at all. I have shoe inserts, I use a cane to help keep weight off my right foot (the pain is horrible), and I have arthritis gloves that cover my wrists all the way to my fingertips, and nothing helps. I am so depressed right now. I don't know how to make adjustments or let others help me, I am very independent. But if I don't I pay for it. Any suggestion on what helped you and what you did would be greatly appreciated. I know I shouldn't feel hopeless and that it takes a while to find medications that work, but I do feel hopeless, exhausted, and in so much pain. Please--any ideas? Thank you so much, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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