I believe I am having a flare, flare up, whatever the proper term is. I find it difficult to use the word flare because of my strong association with the flair from Office Space.
Also, I’m not sure what systemic problem I have or if I truly have one at all so I have some reluctance. However, as I examine my current situation, a flare seems like a reasonable description. Now that I have been tracking my symptoms more systematically, I have been able to see the increase in symptoms as well as the range of symptoms and the possible relationship between them.
Eek...I have never seen anything quite like this on my body.
Right now, my forehead has broken out in a way I have not before seen. My left leg pain is the worst it has been since July 24. The bottom of my left foot is so tight, I walk better on my tip toes when I have the strength. When I lose my strength, my foot drags. I can only take on step on the stairs at a time. My left eye is red and has discharge. My gastroesophageal reflux is worse than it’s been for 8 weeks. I have tightness in my chest. Earlier today, I had an increase in anxiety.
Perhaps I’m a step closer to being able to better describe what’s going on with me and as a result, closer to a diagnosis.
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Hi,
Sorry that you are going through a flare. I have Lupus & CVID (a primary immune deficiency) and remained undiagnosed for many years, so I can sympathize with your frustration.
I was wondering, when you have your eye problems, do you get a rash on or around your eyelids? You might want to look up dermatomyositis. This is an autoimmune disease that causes rashes & muscle weakness.
Sharon