Lupus/sjogrens overlap and where to go for help

[Katybarstool]

Mary

I'm sorry to hear that you have been so unwell. You are right about people taking more notice when you have been in hospital. It helps to validate your condition, doesn't it?

With you on the resting. I think we expect too much of our bodies, and the instinct is to try to get back to 'normal' as soon as possible, which often makes the recovery longer. Will be thinking about you.

Hugs
Kathyx

[Chickpea]

Hi Mary

I'm so sorry to hear about this.  You must have been really frightened, and yet you sound so matter of fact about coping with the hospital stay, daily injections and prospect of more long-term medication.  How are you feeling in yourself?

I know exactly what you mean about a hospital stay making a difference to how people view your illness.  It would be so much better if they didn't require that sort of 'outside' validation before they take you seriously!  But as they do - and maybe we do too because somehow it's easier to ask for help then? - it is a positive outcome from such a tough time.

Take good care of yourself and don't hurry to be back to 'normal'.

Thinking of you - Chickpea

[dbab]

Mary,

I'm so sorry.  I'm glad you are feeling better and it feels like its subsiding.  I can't even imagine how scary this all must have been for you.  Take it easy and please let us know how your scan goes and your treatment.  Your in my thoughts.

Des