Today I get the results of my chest ct I have to admit I’m usualy not nervous but for some reason I am all nerves today. Today my dr will also decide if it is ok for me to return to work. Not sure how I feel if he says ok you can go back to work. Part of me wants to and part of me is afraid of what might happen if I do. I am trying to be hopeful that with the blood work I had done and the chest ct that someone can tell me what is going on in my body it’s like war of the worlds! Do I have an infection and need antibiotics or is it just the lupus or both!
How did it go? I really hope you got positive results. I know what you mean about the returning to work. Prior to my diagnosis I worked in the healthcare field. I’m almost certain that it’s probably not the best idea to return to this field when I do get the ok to work again.
Chest ct was clear yay but my white blood cell count is dangerously high boooooo!!! I have to see an infectious disease dr and I see my rheumatologist on Monday so maybe someone can figure it out lol! They won’t let me go back to work just yet because of the WBC being so high. I am not on anything right now I was weined off of the prednisone my last dose was on Sunday and as of yesteday my rashes have been more frequent and my face is breaking out really bad and it hurts.
Oh no, well hopefully they don’t put you back on prednisone. Prednisone sucks!!! I’ve started weaning off of it but I have a bad feeling that I’m gonna be on it a lot longer than I want. I hope your appointments go well and they figure out what’s going on. Best of luck.
I can’t take oral steroids. And prednisone is too week for me. When I begin to taper, it’s going to take me at least 12. Months. But hey, if it improves our lives, I’ll take it!!! I’ll pray for you and send lots of virtual hugs. To both of you. Btw Brittany, I love reading your responses. Your positivity always makes me smile.
Thank you both for the hugs and love!!! So far day 3 of no prednisone and my face has broken out really bad I posted a picture. It’s kinda painful but a little itchy too.
But lovely as always. 
Thank you very much. I’m glad that they make you smile 
Jen said:
I can’t take oral steroids. And prednisone is too week for me. When I begin to taper, it’s going to take me at least 12. Months. But hey, if it improves our lives, I’ll take it!!! I’ll pray for you and send lots of virtual hugs. To both of you. Btw Brittany, I love reading your responses. Your positivity always makes me smile.
Live for the moment! Wait to hear what the doctor has to tell you! Don’t over think the matter , just yet! Relax!!..Beverly L.
Good luck and hope things are good!