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Lupus
May 26, 2011 17:06:23 GMT -5
Post by sewcrazy on May 26, 2011 17:06:23 GMT -5
I was diagnosed with Lupus 8 years ago. I was first given the diagnosis of Scleroderma, then Scleroderma/Lupus Overlap by the first rheumy. Second rheumy said Systemic Lupus and that's what I've been diagnosed with over the past 8 years and have been treated for. Since that time I've developed esophageal involvement and a few other things that kind of point towards Scleroderma. I did get another opinion about 2 years or so ago and was told Overlap of Scleroderma/Lupus, but my rheumy has stuck with the SLE diagnosis. Don't know if that's going to change because of recent developements. It's obvious though that I have features of both or mostly Scleroderma/CREST now. At least that's my opinion. I will have to wait and see what the rheumy has to say next visit as I haven't seen her since the most recent findings (calcifications). She's aware of them as she ordered the x-ray. Anyway, this disease is enough to drive anyone out of their mind. I'm sure all of these chronic diseases can for sure.
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Lupus
Jun 18, 2011 15:38:59 GMT -5
Post by Sun on Jun 18, 2011 15:38:59 GMT -5
I seem to have some overlapping features too but I am currently labeled as UCTD. Can I ask what your symptoms of lupus are? It's such a journey!
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