Hello ! I saw my doctor today, and I went alone....So with no distractions the doc had to listen to me. After seeing my face ... He asked if i've ever had an anti nuclear antibody test done,,,, I didn't remind him that that was what I thought i'd asked for the last time I was in his office! And I asked him for a syphilis test to be done as well ... He asked me why I wanted that?? I explained that I knew it could be a false positive, in some cases of lupus. He kind of mumbled to himself after that ! When I go back i'll tackle the ruematologist referral.. Well tomorrow i'll start using my streiod cream again, altho the doctor said it would eventually damage my skin!?? This I don't understand ?? With out it, at times my face, and other areas can become quite painful and itch, is there something eles that could control the rash other then a steroid cream? Well I just wanted to let you know what is going on in my search for the truth of my illness. I'm really tired so I will go medicate myself and see if I can get some rest, hugs to all lily

You go, girl! Have you asked him anymore specific questions?

You are the one that knows your body best...Keep letting them know that something *is not* right!

Reading your post this morning, by the way, made me smile. And that is saying something on a lupus day like today! *sigh*

hugs to you!
Ladybrannon

Hello everyone from sunny, windy and cold myrtle beach. The hubby and I have been here officially for six days...We arrived on friday in the early afternoon and unpacked a little saturn, a large trailer and a large pickup truck. At the apartment -- on the third floor mind you -- and in storage. The dogs love it here, esp the big spoiled girl. We've been to the beach once so far dogs and i, still looking for that perfect romping ground.

Still settling in, taking it easy every day though there's tons to do between settin' up this place and then settin' up this place for christmas and guests.

Phew. I'm going to take a nap now!

Clarebear
ps if I don't get back on this forum before xmas then happy christmas and happy new year!!!

Hugs, clarebear! I cannot believe you have left me! *wail*

keep healthy over the next while...The holidays are sooooo stressful!

I'll see you soon...Even if I have to drive down for a day! Promise!

Hugs,
ladybrannon