I am going to make another attempt at seeing my doctor and will see what she thinks, but I am more and more thinking I have lupus. My mom has lupus and fibro. I have many of the same symptoms (although I know they have similar symptoms) and I even have the "butterfly rash" on my face (lightly).

My ANA was negative I think. That is what the nurse said over the phone at least. I also know that a negative ANA does not necessarily exclude lupus.

Anyhow, I know that there is something else going on. It isn't only the fibro. I just keep feeling worse instead of better. I wondered if I am over reacting or what you all think.

I will, however, keep you in my prayers and hope you get some sort of definite diagnosis soon.

{{{HUGS}}} Marilyn

I guess I can't even really think straight at the moment. I am just too stressed out. Just found out my mom had another stroke and is in the hospital. We may have to go up there in the next day or two. I don't expect her to live much longer.

Anyhow, many of my symptoms fit both lupus and fibro. The pain, the rash (I suppose it could be rosacea but I have a feeling it isn't), the high liver function that has no apparent reason, sores in my mouth, purple fingers, vision problems( and super dry eyes). The list could go on and on.

So I am a bit paranoid. My old doctor seemed concerned because my real mother has lupus and it can be hereditary. I just need to get in to the doctor instead of worrying. I tend to over-analyze things. I'll have to wait until all this stuff with my mom is over with I think. It is just adding more stress. We'll be driving through a tropical storm to get there and two days of driving will absolutely kill me. Then I'll have to see Mom like that. She won't even know who I am. I just feel like I can't handle this.

I don't want to go see her. I want to remember her like she was. I guess that is selfish. I am just so stressed I am about sick.

So thanks for listening to my meltdown. I'm sure I'll be fine in a week or so.

Please drive safe.

May your troubles be less, Your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door!

You can read my bio to find more about me. But, I do want to tell you that I have Lupus in addition to Fibro. So yeah, you can have both.

Okay, a few questions for ya: 1) Have they checked for protein in your urine? This plays a big role in diagnosing Lupus. 2) You stated that you have high liver function. Did they do blood work to get to the bottom of this?

In addition to getting those things taken care of in the last paragraph- I think you should ask for a skin biopsy of the rash. It is a little painful. But the biopsy, along with the blood work, and your symptoms- should make it easier for the doctors to figure out what's going on.

Please keep us infomred on how things are going with you. We're here for ya! You take care!!!!