My doctors are checking me for Scleroderma.
I cant even sleep or eat.
:(
I'm sorry. We'll get you through it. Sending hugs your way.
hugs from kelly-try your best to get it off your mind and get some rest then you can get yourself together, do you know why your doctor arrived at that decision
Sending hugs and good thoughts
Sending positive vibes your way.
You already have friends here, obviously. Know that there isn't a one of us that hasn't been in your shoes...not specifically with scleroderma but with other issues. As my grandmother used to say "there's no point in borrowing trouble". Meaning that even if it turns out positive, what is the absolutely worst outcome? Can you manage it? You are strong and able and the answer is "yes". Maybe with a little help from your friends, but that is why we are here.
Big hugs,
DeAnne
scleroderma is terminal in many cases :(
Yes, but so is Lupus. Giving up without a fight would be like giving up on lupus. I am going to assume that until you are definitely diagnosed you are going to be ok. Please don't think that I am minimizing your fear (when I heard and read about lupus nephritis) I just new I needed to start make plans for my final affairs. What I realized that my husband and son would miss me very much, I chose to take a proactive approach, but that also meant sharing my fears here.
You have friends and you are loved,
DeAnne
It's scary to not know, but don't stress what has not yet happened. By doing so you cut yourself off from what could possibly be the path to wellness. It's better to have the diagnosis - or confirmation of what you don't have - as the foundation for treatments. There are many treatments that keep us going, otherwise this forum would not exist.