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Just popped back on here to see your message. I've been gone for many weeks for the very same reason. I've tried to help...tried to answer peoples questions... tried to start conversations .... and the only people who would ever answer me was you and dr. V !
What I also find weird is even the people I answer questions for don't reply! I'm left wondering if they ever saw my answer...
Lets face it, the board will never be what it was. I can't get any of the old ones to come back no matter how many times I ask them to.
If its any consultation, I AM very sorry about all the crap you've been going through with your health and your dogs. I know they mean the world to you!!
For what it's worth, I will always be there to listen to you.
Hugs,
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Glad you found us! Feel free to jump in and post or respond to any post you wish. The more the merrier I say!

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Gentle hugs,
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Unfortunately it takes a village of doctors to treat lupus. Going to lots of doctors, having lots of tests, doctors not wanting to commit to a dx seems to be pretty standard for autoimmune diseases like lupus. Are you under a rheumatologist's care? They are the ones who treat autoimmune and help co-ordinate your care with the other physicians.
Hope you get some answers and relief soon,
LisaView Thread

So sorry that you're going through a crappy period right now - unfortunately, we lupies all go through them from time to time. This disease sucks - plain and simple.
Reading over your post it sounds like you might be experiencing a bit of depression ( I know - Duh!) and might benefit from some meds. It's extremely common for people with chronic illness to go through phases of depression - especially when the wolf kicks our a**.
If the thought of taking another pill makes you want to scream, you might try a bit of exercise - and I'm just talking about going for a walk - even if its just for 20 minutes can help your mood and your pain level.
If you mean you "pay for it later" when you eat that your intestines hurt, you should try going gluten free for a few days to see if it makes a difference. It really helped me in that regard.
And as always - whine, vent and grumble here - sometimes that's all we really need to start to feel better - just having people who understand and listen can be the best medicine of all.
Hugs,
LisaView Thread

Gentle hugs,
LisaView Thread

http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_magazineempty.aspx?articleid=4867&zoneid=225
Dr. V... What are your thoughts about this new test?
Thanks,
LisaView Thread

http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_magazineempty.aspx?articleid=4867&zoneid=225
Dr. V... What are your thoughts about this new test?
Thanks,
LisaView Thread

I'm a bit confused ... You said 7 grams in one's lifetime ?? If my math is correct( and who knows, its been decades since I was in school) I take 400mg/day x 365 days per year = 146,000mg x 6 years = 876,000mg \1,000 = 876 grams in my lifetime ....yikes!
What have I figured wrong??
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