Lupus Diagnosis and the FMS Link

For a while I thought I had SLE (Systemic Lupus) and it scared me, but I was determined to find out for sure. I knew it was hard to diagnose. I knew that some cases took years to determine. I knew it would not be an easy road to travel. I wanted to proceed anyway.
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Tribulation and Blessings

In five days I’ll be 37 weeks. I’ll be considered full term at that time. I am so thankful I’ve made it this far! Having labor come three times since 29 weeks has been pretty worrisome. I was put on bed rest for a while to prevent her from coming sooner. The restrictions have been [...]

I have survived 29 weeks thus far!

I have been taking things very easy. That is why I have not posted here in a while. Carrying the baby is getting a little harder for me now so I am stationary as much as possible. She is still very active in there. I can’t wait to have her! My husband and daughter are [...]

What a dreadful time I’ve had lately…

What a dreadful time I’ve been having lately! Blah! I have been so damn tired that I haven’t even felt like being on the computer. My body has been very sore too. FMS, being pregnant and having the tumor in my back just really puts a damper on things. NO MEDS! Tylenol is great and [...]

I like my GP more and more- Costochendritis

So I went to see my GP, Dr, T. I like her more and more. I asked her about those other tests they can do to check for Lupus and she explained to me that she would rather wait to do them after I give birth because she said the tests are going to come [...]