chronic illness

[Marley]

hi dreamscapes (sorry if wrong sp)

We have always had medical stuff because of history.
Since we were old enough, we have always been involved in a particular team sport, often several times a week.
3 years ago, noticed major pain after a minor collision (in round 2,) so minor it didn't stop the game or require medical attention, and we played on for the rest of the season. The collision triggered something autoimmune, that we were not aware of. Until then, we didn't feel much pain.

We are now in a wheelchair if we require mobility beyond the furniture.
We have just conceded and bought a bar stool so we can sit and wash dishes etc
We are dysfunctional, and juggle high doses of pain medication with pain tollerance.
It took 18 months or more to actually be believed (and not a junkie) a surgical procedure and a diagnosis.

Didn't see any of this coming, because the body also remembers so if necessary, distinguishing between them is for a persistent doc who then makes the 'watch & wait' call, or 'act now' call. We consider doc patient and admits "don't get it" but listens and is there for the physical stuff.

Sorry you have Lupis which has flared up, there are several complications, it is worth google and a doc who knows lupis giving it a check. Ceialac disease is just one of many. It is not wise to just assume this because the required diet has its own complications.

Marley