Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia
Tested Positive 2x For Lupus But Rheumy Won't Give Diagnosis Posted: 10-01-05 17:22pm
I am so frustrated with my doctors. I
have been to so many doctors and I am no
closer to a diagosis. I've had 2
pheumatoid profiles that have both been
positive. My white blood count is very
high and I feel like i've got the flu
all the time. I have a reoccurring rash
on my face, neck, and groin area. They
did a biopsy and I am waiting for the
results. Why can't they tell me if I
have lupus or not? The rheumatologist
has mentioned sjogrens disease and behcets
syndrome but he can't give me a definite
diagnosis of lupus or the other two
mentioned diseases. I have constant
fever, headaches and not to mention I have
had unexplainable and uncontrollable
seizures for 3 years now. As you can
tell, I am so frustrated and confused. I
did have one drug that helped my seizures
but it lowered my platelet count so much
that I had to be hospitalized for
petechiae rash. I was a middle school
teacher and had to retire due to my
seizures and now I am confined to my home.
I just want to feel better. Does
anyone have any advise for me? I have
not been started on any treatment yet
except just topomax for my seizures and
pain medication for my aches and pains of
migraines and joint pains and of course, I
am on antidepressants and anxiety meds and
meds for mitral valve prolapse. Any
encouraging words out there? My
eyesight is terrible. I need to go to an
eye doctor because my vision is so blurry.
My eyes hurt 24/7 and are so dry. The
first doctor that found I had a positive
blood test for lupus was my orthopedic
doctor. I was going to him due to a torn
rotator cuff in my shoulder and ruptured
discs in my neck. I had a series of
cervical epidural injections to my neck
which helped somewhat, but I have been
really sick for about a month with
something like the flu which started with
a rash which the doctor said was the
shingles and then went into the flu. I
thought I was dying. I am better now but
still have low grade fever and aches and
pains. Please help.
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 10-01-05 18:34pm
Pm lady brannon, she is very informational
on this. My heart goes out to you, I
have rsd and these docs are pia's if you
know what I mean.
Good luck to you!