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Hi,
i really hope to hear from anyone that might understand my symptoms and share their stories. I am a 38 year old female with 4 kids, non smoker & in good health until in jan/06, I went to mexico for 1 week. Upon returning I felt exhausted and had lots of bouts of heartburn (something I never get) & trouble swallowing. I was having aches and discomfort throughout my whole body that I thought was the flu. It seemed that every organ in my body took a turn at being swollen and achy as well as a feeling of what I might imagine arthritis might feel like. I had to use a heating pad every day whenever possible for 2 months. I also had chest pain and a sensation of a racing heart. A cardiologist said my heart is fine, however and echocardiogram shows a small to trace amount of pericardial effusion and a blood test came back positive for the ana antibody. Now the tingling sensation and pains are running down my arms and back of my legs and I feel aches in my hips. I also feel worn out easily and lightheaded quite a bit. Lupus? Help!
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First Helper cjmason22
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replied April 19th, 2009
thyroid ? ?
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replied June 11th, 2009
Lupus???
I have these exact symptoms too and recently had a Positive ANA speckled pattern. Going to see a Rhumatologist for testing
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replied May 3rd, 2010
Maplegirl, is there a way I can see the results of your positive ANA test?

I would love to compare to see if I am going through the same thing. This is beyond frustrating
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