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leecat41

Joined: 08/20/2011
My Story:
I was first diagnosed in 2004 due to having so many of the symptoms. But with a negative ANA test, was un-diagnosed. This has continued since then. I now believe that I've had flares from time to time but have never been tested during those times (I'm hard headed and am just now beginning to understand this thing) I was so frustrated at all the different opinions that I eventually stopped going to the rheumy all together. But since I've found this site, I've gotten more understanding of this disease and realize that my rheumy was only doing what he thought best. He's been treating me for lupus and now I know that, even though it's rare, you can have lupus with a negative ANA.

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Thank you for the response. I have always wanted them but just seems like I really want...More
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Ok, I have to have a hysterectomy on Oct 12th. As consolation for losing my uterus I told...More
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why can I not sleep all night anymore?
Seems like I used to be able to just sleep the night away with no worries. Now, I wake up...More
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cool idea!
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Reply: lupus and hysterectomy
I'm going to that website next. Thank you for sharing that!
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I was so worried that the lupus would affect recovery that it never occurred to me that...More
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Thanks! I have severe scarring on my ovaries so it's uncertain, but they have to do...More
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1. I live in Milan, TN and I guess I love it because I've never thought of leaving. lol ...More
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lupus and hysterectomy
Do women with lupus have a higher rate of hysterectomy? I have to have one on Oct 12 and...More
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Reply: Test results are back and it's not good news!
You are in my prayers girl!!
To do what is right is not always easy, to do what is easy is not always right.
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