We are all with you Erica.
Love this site too for some clarifications and understanding.
I get very nervous and anxious when I have to deal with a new thing too.
It’s hard not to.
Wishing for a great outcome for you.💜🥰

Best wishes, hugs, and support with your appointment, Erica!

Hi Erica. Found this, I was this many years old when I learned it:
"Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have significant overlapping clinical features, making diagnosis challenging. We report a case of new-onset SLE initially mistreated as HIV infection due to a false-positive fourth-generation HIV antigen/antibody (Ag/Ab) test."

They reach for straws. I get asked about my sex life. I'm a widow of 4 yrs. One said, abstaining? How's that working? Really....

Thank you. I’ve been trying to be strong and not think about it. But it’s hard and living with Lupus gets frustrating and sometimes hard, especially when other people don’t understand.