I don't know if I have lupus yet, but the
ana has been positive off and on for
years. Has anyone experienced this? I
was having heart racing and pounding and
just not feeling well, so I go to the er.
They tell me I might have
hyperthyroidism. I go the endo and she
gives me methimazole for hyperthyroidism.
Things just get worse and worse, then I
break out in a rash and hives, itching all
over, my palms were the worst. I have
always had a red, splotchy rash on my one
arm that didn't itching and my skin just
looks reddened like there is some kind of
inflammation or something. Well when I
had the rash start, my joints were
inflammed and hurting. I might also add
I have had sore throat, weight loss since
june, and hair loss for a few years and
pain and fatigue. Well all of a sudden,
my shoulders are inflammed and won't move.
My sedimentation rate is up. I think
there is some sort of autoimmune process
going on. They have been trying to
diagnosis me for 10 years and every once a
while I get a flare of inflammation and
fatigue like this. I am scared to death.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Gbonnough
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brenda49
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 6 Location: greenville,n.c.
Find a Good Rheum And Lupus Dr Posted: 11-27-05 03:56am
Hello I have had lupus for 15yrs sounds to
me like u have a autoimmune disease. My
sister was dign last yr with hyper and
hypo she had a racing heart palpations
coulnt sleep tired skin hurt nnow she has
a great endro dr she is doing well back to
the stuff she was doing before she found
out her problem. Seek another Dr. Would
be my advice that is what I did. I saw a
rhem for 1yr he thought I was depressed my
ana was positive but he didnt seem to care
about my health. Write down your
questions before u go so u dont forget
anything ask alot of questions. Good
luck brenda foreman
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GBonnough
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Toledo
Ra Positive Posted: 11-27-05 09:53am
My ra was positive again, lupus was
negative. I just feel terrible. I
don't even feel like i'm here. I don't
understand what in the world is going on,
but something is wrong. I see a new
doctor on tuesday. I don't know if she
can give any insight, but I am tired and
worn out.
