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Denver, CO

Sorry I keep going back to swelling, but I haven’t been able to get into my doctors and my RA doc can’t see me u till next month. Has anyone found anything to help or calm down the swelling in the neck? I emailed my Rheumatologist and she said she doesn’t know of any autoimmune what causes swelling like this. So I’m coming to you guys again. The swelling is getting worse and interfering with my life. I just want to be able to go to the doctors and be prove that this just isn’t me. And something… read more

October 7, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi Andy,
Given the new facts, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you go to ER or at least URGENT CARE asap! Your symptoms sound VERY serious! Any time you have breathing problems or not being able to talk/swallow that is an urgent matter. Also brain and unusual headaches should also warrant an emergency! If you’re having any of these issues right now, I’d GET GOING LADY!
As someone who experienced a dvt brain clot and more recently…anaphylaxis, I can vouch for the seriousness of your issues.
Do not put your health at risk just bc your doctors are unavailable!

October 9, 2023 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

The pic you posted seems more like shoulder area than neck area so I’m sending some possibilities. The last one contains some treatments you might consider trying. Praying that you get help and feel better soon!

Angiolipoma
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...

Lump On Shoulder
https://www.shoulder-pain-explained.com/lump-on...

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN THE SHOULDER (Includes treatments)
https://www.floridaortho.com/specialties/should....

October 7, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I get that sometimes but I have arthritis in my shoulder.

October 7, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you 😊

October 17, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Great! Being pro-active is key! Glad you’re staying on top of it! Many prayers!🙏🏽 Gods got you!

October 16, 2023 (edited)

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