Doctor's Appointment. prednisone and water exercises

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Hi everyone.

I went to the doctor yesterday and had my checkup to see how I was

doing with my meds. Right now I am only having to take Plaquenil

and Trilisate. I told her how I was feeling and had her go over my

lab results with me from the lupus panel she had done. I guess I am

still trying to accept I really have lupus. She told me my results

were high in several areas that point towards Lupus a long with all

my symptoms. I know that the aches and pains I have and other

symptoms fit the description of Lupus I guess I just needed a little

more proof.

I keep finding myself getting emotional when I am alone and crying

at the drop of a hat at times. I have always had such good health up

until now that I just have such a hard time dealing with all this.

I know I sound like a baby and considering what a lot of you have

gone through I really don't have room to complain.

While at the doctor describing my symptoms she thought that I should

go on prednisone for a while. I refused at this point because I

hear so many negative things about it and it scares me. I thought

the prednisone was mostly for kidney problems or other organ

problems which I haven't shown any sign of anything severe as of

yet. My main problem is feeling very fatigued and achy alot.

What do you all think is the prednisone really necessary right now?

She also gave me the name of a place I can go to do water exercises

for free in the county. I guess it is a group specifically designed

for people who have disabilities or illnesses that affect their

joints etc. I think I will try them out, she says they are really

good for the muscles and joints.

Sorry for complaining but thanks for the listening ear. I am so

glad I have a safe place to vent with people who understand what I'm

dealing with. Hugs and Thanks to all of you. Carol