I was diagnosed with sle late in 1998. I
went through alot of meds that didn't
work. I'm still using nsaids, and
occasionally steriods. I've not been to a
specialist yet, but am thinking about it
very seriously. I just feel that there
has to be something better! Unlike alot
of people with lupus, my kidneys have not
been affected yet, but I have heart and
lung involvement. I have all the other
aches and pains that we all have on a
daily basis, but my doc just recently put
me on amitriptyline to help me sleep.
Evidently, I have some kind of seizure
while i'm sleeping, that keeps waking me
up all night. All I know is I sure do
sleep good now! :d thanks for taking the
time to read this. I hope to get to know
all of you better.
Lots of love
kris
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Welcome! Posted: 09-29-03 19:45pm
Welcome kris!
It is great to meet you!
Hugs,
ladybrannon
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Jenn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 78 Location: Canada
Hi Kris Posted: 10-01-03 06:50am
Hi kris,
it's nice to hear from you. I also take
amytriptiline along with cyclobenzoprene.
They help me sleep. I suggest that you
see a specialist. It may take a while to
find the right doctor for you. Keep
smiling and let us know if you have any
questions.
Cheers,
jenn
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el725
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 49 Location: Florida
Hi Posted: 10-01-03 22:34pm
Hi kris,
i'm new, too. I hope to get to know you
and the others. This is the first forum
i've joined. I've looked at several of
them, but I just couldn't bring myself to
participate. I guess accepting this
disease and all that goes with it has been
a very long process for me. I think you
should see a specialist, too. I think
it's smart, for one thing, and secondly, I
think it sort of helps in the whole
acceptance process.
You and the others seem nice. I look
forward to being a part of this support
network.
Lizbet
