Lupus and Ovarian Cysts

Did you know, that women with Lupus have a higher incidence rate of large ovarian cysts? If your answer is no, well.. neither did i until a little while ago. After doing some research for an upcoming rheumatologist appointment, I came to find out that women with Lupus experience large ovarian cysts at an alarming rate. My information was found on the Lupus Foundation of America website. It is definitely something to think about and ask your doctor at your next rheumy appointment...

Until next time...

No such luck....

I went into my last appoinment, almost sure that nothing would be said and one more piece added onto the puzzle... was I ever wrong. I was called in on wedesday with the results of my ultrasound an blood work. My liver enzymes are double what tihey should be. The ultrasound showed enlargement of my liver pushing up against my spleen, causing it to enlarge. As of yet, I don't know what will happen but an urgent referral has been sent to a gastroenterologist.one doctor mentioned a biopsy but I won't know anything for at least a few weeks.

I will update as soon as I know more...

Call it the winter blues....

I haven't written in a while, clearly! I go through phases, more times than not, where I don't feel like doing anything - I don't feel like reading, blogging, or vlogging. It's a very bad habit that I need to kick, soon! I'm not depressed, I'm not even sad, I just can't seem to get into the hang of any sort of routine. As most of you who are dealing with Lupus knows, life is one big roller coaster, it's just up to you on when you want to hop on! I decided a very long time ago, that if I was going to fight for my health and a diagnosis, I wasn't going to do it halfheartedly... There was something wrong with me and I was ready to figure out what! Fast forward three years later, and I'm still as passionate as ever in finding out what has been plaguing me for so long. With each doctors appointment that draws near, I become that much closer to my ultimate diagnosis and course of treatment. I thought that now would be a better time than ever to begin writing, again. Tomorrow, I will find out what has been effecting my liver. A few years ago, my liver enzymes began to rise. Now, almost 2011; I am finally finding out what has been plaguing my liver. I had an ultrasound done last week, and tomorrow, at 4:00pm - I will receive the results. It will be either be good news (in concluding active Lupus) or no new at all. What ever the case may be, I will bring you along on my journey.

Talk to you all soon....

Steph