I was hospitalized at the end of February for almost 2 weeks. I just got out 3/6. I went in for this horrible pain in my right side and to my back. I was vomitting and i had the chills. They did a handful of tests and scans. Nothing came up. But i got a positive ANA test twice. I also had very red cheeks, and the rheumatologist in the hospital said it was the "butterfly rash." I will see the rheumatologist on tuesday and im just wondering if i should be prepared to coming to conclusion that this… read more
Oh Sweetheart, Be prepared. When I was diagnosed finally I was on my 9th bout of pneumonia and bronchitis which I have had bouts with all of my life. I'm of Hungarian origins and have big rosy cheeks so no one ever figured it out until I saw a Rheumatologist. He even called the students from dermatology to come take my picture for classic butterfly Lupus rash. Pray for the cure!
I would be prepared for that, but be so thankful for answers...I hope. Many people go for years without a definite diagnosis. I hope the best for you!
Honestly if they diagnose you that quickly/easily it might be a blessing in disguise as much as it probably doesn’t seem that way right now! I went a couple of years super sick and numerous emergency visits before they were willing to suggest that maybe I had lupus. Hope it goes well for you!
with each diagnosis, i let myself go to the "worst case scenario," then walk myself back to the best case scenario. Then i remind myself, "Usually, it's something in the middle...like wanna run more diagnostics." This helps me. If Tuesday's sucky or lucky, you got this, woman. All the best