I was told to quit my job as I needed more rest. I said, “No!”
I taught 40 years… they were tough years, but I made it!

I was first diagnosed with anemia then leukemia. After that fibromyalgia then rheumatism. After about five years of that then discoid lupus alopecia and cutaneous lupus before receiving systemic lupus diagnosis. Lots of blood draws and biopsies. Never fun. But still exceeding expectations. Went into remission long enough to join the Army. Was told I'd be dead by 36. Turning 40 this year. Dx of lupus is a process of elimination. Takes time and lots of tests. Hang in there.

I've heard of this happening because it can be hard to diagnose. Lupus is elusive and often called "The Great Masquerador " because it can mimic so many other illnesses. The test isn't the only indicator, your specific symptoms tell a story too. Maybe you should seek a second opinion. There are some with lupus that don't test positive, but do have it. Also, someone testing positive may not test positive at a later date. Read about the different ones on-line and see what your symptoms most closely resemble. Good luck.

Understand I went through the same when I was first diagnosed I try to do exercises not for my weight but for my joints it helps 🙏🏽

Just be patient, lupus mimics others diseases. I was first diagnosed with discoid lupus and last year I was diagnosed with SLE. Remember it takes about ten years for lupus to be fully diagnosed. In addition to your doctors, do your own research so both you and your doctors can work as a team. 💜