Each day more people are being diagnosed with Lupus, and learning about the great impact that it has on ones self and those that love and care for them. I have had Lupus for almost 10 years, and it's been quite the journey, and continues to still be. When we are presented with a challenge, I hope to gain something from it, grow from it, and help others in similar situations. That is my goal with this blog. Selfishly I know this will be a great thing for me to be able to to articulate my thoughts and insights, but I truly hope that it is able to help others with Lupus, or their families.
A little history on me, I was 21 years old when I was diagnosed. I was very lucky to receive a diagnosis within a month, which I know is not typical. My Lupus for the most part was joint pain, and fatigue. It was manageable, and eventually calmed down for several years. I was lucky enough to find a great guy and we were married in 2007. That is the turning point for me in my life with Lupus. Three months into our marriage I was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease and started chemo treatment to try and save my kidneys. Only a few short weeks after that, I began swelling severely and having a difficult time breathing. Soon I found myself waking up in ICU recovering from open heart surgery. My lupus had attacked my Mitral valve and it had to be replaced. Needless to say that is was a shock to wake up to that news. It was a long recovery and quite a trying first year of marriage to say the very least.
Fast forward six years, and I amazingly have two wonderful children and my lupus is under control once again. I have had my share of ups and downs throughout the six years, both physically and emotionally. I have tried just about everything to help my lupus, and some of my greatest successes have been through essential oils. Go figure huh? I have so much to share, and experiences to relate. I hope that as others read this and have similar situations, Lupus or not, that you will gain hope for the future and a knowledge that you are never alone in the process.
Until next time!
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