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Vaccines
Vaccines
Has anyone ever felt ill after having a vaccination? If so, please share your experience.
only when I had the shingles shot.
Feel better
Does anybodu flare up when they menstrual cycle come on
Does anybodu flare up when they menstrual cycle come on
I been feeling flared up and in pain since my period came on . Is this normal?
Has anyone had Toenail issues?
Has anyone had Toenail issues?
Has anyone experienced toe nail issues? For some odd reason, I had 2 of my toenails fall off without pain, and I feel more of them are on the same route?? Please help!
Newly diagnosed with Mixed connective Tissue Disease
Newly diagnosed with Mixed connective Tissue Disease
Hi all, I’m new here. I’m upset, sad, confused...but glad I have some answers. Here is my story. I’m married with 4 kids, 33 years old. I’ve felt off for the past few years. Last May, 2018, I went in to my doc for extreme fatigue, hair loss, excruciating neck pain, weak arms, numbness in my arms, legs, hands and feet, daily headaches and dizzy spells and my skin burning, itching, like it hurt to be touched. My doctor called for an MRI and when things came back… read more
I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for almost 42 years, I will have my first rheumatologist visit on August 6th.
I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for almost 42 years, I will have my first rheumatologist visit on August 6th.
ANA is positive, titer is homogeneous at 1:80, Sed rate is elevated, Rheumatoid factor is 36. I’ve been feeling lousy for quite a few months. PCP first said it was probably just a “false positive” until he saw the rheum factor, and double strand at 8 (considered “normal” but 9 or above isn’t?)
He won’t give me a diagnosis of either SLE or RA.
Dealing with the diabetes for most of my life has been challenging,… read more
Weight gain
Weight gain
I've seen questions about weight gain in the forum. So, is anyone else having issues trying to lose the extra weight like I am. I find it difficult to get on a exercise plan due to having to miss so many days because of pain levels. It's really frustrating.
Do any of you find your hands cramping allot?
Do any of you find your hands cramping allot?
My hands have been cramping for the past two days only at night. I do notice small hives but nothing major and it's only my hands that cramp up even though I have hives on other places. I drink a lot of water through out the day. Any advice would help.
Breast tender
Breast tender
Has anyone experienced breast tenderness? It’s like I’m pregnant but I’m totally not. I’ve had it for about 4 weeks now.
Neck tightening
Neck tightening
Does anyone ever get the feeling that their neck is constricting and the glands around ache yet your throat isn’t sore?
