Re: 26 years old and just diagnosed with Lupus. Help
I am very sorry my dear, at such young age when life just starting, you having pain.
One thing before I share something: switch your Dr. Like my Internist say: patient sick enough, he doesn't have to feel fear seeing his Dr. You pay him money, he has to be there for you, answer all your questions and have at least a little bed site manners.
If he rushes you, makes you uncomfortable - time to do your homework and find a great specialist. Many of us here changed many drs before find a GOOD one.
Lupus isn't an easy one, but not a life sentence: what you need is a good control of your condition. Did he suggest any treatment for you? Beside pain, what are your other symptoms? Did blood work showed Lupus?
I was diagnosed with JRA at 13, later with Lupus. And have to tell you, sweet heart, your best help should be a team of RA, PM, Internist Drs. Good Doctors, who will work with each other to watch your improvement, to help you to get better.
My team of Drs communicate with each other; once my Internist disagreed on a treatment b/c could make my heart condition worse so RA Dr suggested something else.
I hope this helps a little.
Don't panic, stress is your enemy. Give a few month for treatment to kick in and hopefully your pain gets better.
hugs,
Moldova
Last edited by Moldova; 09-19-2015 at 07:39 AM.
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