Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 My name is and I live in Elk Grove, CA. I just came upon this site when I was searching for support groups. I was diagnosed with Lupus/RA almost one year ago, and still have not fully accepted what's happened!! For me, my problems began following a car accident in 2002. Since then there has been many doctors appointments going back and forth over symptoms, aches and pains, tests, and xrays. Once diagnosed, I was put on plaquenil, bextra, and elavil. It seemed to be working pretty well for me until about 3 months ago, when I started working. Then the pain came back with a vengence. Last week, I was put on methotrexate, which I took for the first time a week ago. I take my next dose tomorrow night. I don't know if it'll help or not, and it sure makes me feel awful. I have a very supportive husband and two young sons (7 & 5). I feel like I am letting them down. My mom, who suffers from fibromyalgia, was pretty helpful for awhile, but recently has not been too supportive. She is not happy that my doctor and I decided to try methotrexate and is now telling me that I'm behaving like a victim and that I don't care about my family. It's putting more stress on an already stressful situation, and I'm running out of places to turn. I was so excited to find a website devoted to lupus and support, it may just be exactly what I need!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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