I've certainly gone to the er to help control the pain. I usually have my joints lock. Although, I do have unexplained bruising some of the time...Did you ever learn anything else about the episode?
Hi patricia!
I've had lupus since I was a teenager...Diagnosed when I was in my 20s. It's tough having this disease when you are in your prime...Isn't it?
I've been in and out of the hospital since 2000. *sigh* but, on a good note, things have been better this past year.
nice to meet you,
ladybrannon... more
There are a lot of tests and a lot of criteria that they use to diagnose lupus with...And, unfortunately, it can be a long arduous road, mine was seven years.