To all my Lupus friends - I was diagnosed over 11 yrs. ago. It took alot of perserverance and self-advocacy! My doctors also did not want to give me this diagnosis but I KNEW!!! PLEASE, PLEASE - fight for your self and keep pushing on. I have been digilent in my fight, tracking symptoms, appts. and self help - I advise you all to do the same - it has been a medical battle and also a personal battle; but I'M winning!!! And doing everything I can to put this silent horror behind me - at least my doctors are now seeing it, my family now understands me and I feel better about MYSELF!!! Push on and DON'T give up!!! God bless you all.View Thread