I have lupus and I am happy about this!

@Krupik (95)
Poland
August 6, 2009 6:47am CST
Hello, I know that this title can be quite controversial. Sorry for that! Lupus is very serious illness and sometimes I feel like sitting on bomb that can explode in every second. But sometimes I feel like I lost something to gain something else. Lupus made me kind of person I am right now. I can feel pain with other people and I am very good in social relations. And I can help people that have the same illness as me. I have lupus since I was 17 (right now I am almost 35) and gone through many things. So - if you need to "talk" about lupus - here I am. I am not practicing MD so I can't give you medical advice - just talk about my life with my best friend (kind of - he is always with me) - Mister L.
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l33tgirl
@l33tgirl (288)
• New Zealand
11 Sep 09
I'm not sure if I have Lupus. I have been living with an undiagnosed virus for a year and a half, however doctors have told me my lupus tests have come back abnormal so it is a possibility - they want to retest me and check. If it is Lupus, how do you get treated, and how is your ability to live a normal functional life, ie. go to work every day, social activities etc. At the moment I am bedridden most days which is frustrating, so I'm hoping theres some sort of medication that helps.
cher913
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
20 Dec 09
it is always good to get a diagnosis. i knew someone that had lupis and had a tough go, good that you are feeling so well. i recently got diagnosed with a problem with my thyroid and i am having a tough time of it right now too.