Re: To n:I found this information at about .com

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n, I have not been diagnosed with anything yet. I am receiving meds that are used for fibro, lupus and ra. I too am having these foggy times. If it were not for spell check I could loose my job. I forget some real simple and stupid things. When I mentioned it at my last Rhuemy appt. hubby said, "Barb, it happens to everyone as they get older." Hmm kinda made me mad. He attends all of my appointment now because he was not believing the things I was telling him. Now he hears it as well. Anyway, yes, several of our members talk about their lupus fog.

jesusisfree4u wrote: I have had pain and problems in my pelvic region for at least twoyears now. I just had exploritory surgury to find out the problem.Well my uterus is really large so large in fact it grew to my bladder.Well to make a long story short my Dr. said the only thing left forhim to relieve the pain is to perform a hysterectomy. Well as I wasbrowsing tonight I found this at about.com It suprised me to find thatlupus is one of the top 10 reasons for heavy pelvic bleeding. . Top Ten Causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding From Tracee Cornforth,Your Guide to Women's Health.FREE Newsletter. Sign up now!# Lupus is a chronic inflammatory, and autoimmune disease that affectsseveral

parts of the body, particularly the skin, joints, blood, andkidneys. The cause of lupus is unclear; however, it's believed thatpatients have a genetic predisposition to Lupus and scientists knowthat environmental factors such as infections, certain types ofantibiotics -- particularly sulpha and penicillin drugs, UV light,severe stress, hormones and certain other drugs play a key role intriggering disease symptoms. The symptoms of Lupus vary widely amongpatients, as do the treatments which range from avoiding stress todrugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDS,acetaminophen, steroids, antimalarials, cytoxic or immunosuppressivedrugs, and anticoagulants.See also: All About Lupus anyways if anyone understands the uteruslupus connection better could you respond back ,also does anyone getreally foggy sometimes forget how to spell simple words etc... I havebeen real foggy lately and forgetful. thanks for all

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