Hi. New to Group!

[soyfulliving]

HI.  I just found this group.  I was diagnosed with lupus several years ago, 9 to be exact.  At that time, I had 2 children.  I now have a 3rd child.  I was in remission for 7 years and just recently came out of remission.  I am affected by joint pain and back/neck pain.  I also get the sores in my mouth and my nose.  I am tired all the time, just working 5 hours a day really wears me out.  I just started my own business, in hopes of being able to quit working.  I am also an advocate for women in learning how hormonal imbalances can affect lupus.  Very few women are aware of how being estrogen dominant can lead to lupus or even a flare up.  I know that this is deemed contraversial by some with lupus, but it has really worked with me.  I do not take any medications, although I have been prescribed the medication.  I am looking forward to getting to know other women who face this great wolf.

Yannah

[thebeachbum61]

Hi,  my name is kim and i'm new to this group too (just a few days) I was diagnosed w/lupus almost 3 years ago. thinking back over the years i think i had it about 15 years ago but didn't know what was wrong w/me. i just chalked it up to being a busy mom of 4 and working too. I now believe i was in remission for about 7 years. my lupus affects mainly my legs and feet and a year ago i lost my job because of cognitive problems which is still very hard for me to deal with. i believe there is a lot of truth in what you say about hormones/estrogen etc. almost every month consistently about 7-10 before my period is due, comes my "bad" time. the aches and pains are worse and so is the fatigue. I am very sorry to hear that you are out of remission. I completely empathize. I would love to hear more about you, your lupus and your work. hope to hear from you soon. take care.

kim 

[Tanita]

Yannah,
I am very interested in learning what you've stated about hormones and lupus.  I've been under remission now for many years and I was taking birth control pill all those years.  Doctors; at least mine say birth control pills are a big no no but for me; it has helped tremendously.  I just stopped them a couple of months ago...and my skin is already starting to change
(good thing I sell mary kay)....it's getting very oily when normaly my skin is desert dry.  I was diagnosed at 14 and I'm positive it was hormonal; puberty etc...like I said; I'd really like to learn more....thanks for joining the group!
Hope to hear from you soon!

[soyfulliving]

Quoting Tanita:

Yannah,
I am very interested in learning what you've stated about hormones and lupus.  I've been under remission now for many years and I was taking birth control pill all those years.  Doctors; at least mine say birth control pills are a big no no but for me; it has helped tremendously.  I just stopped them a couple of months ago...and my skin is already starting to change
(good thing I sell mary kay)....it's getting very oily when normaly my skin is desert dry.  I was diagnosed at 14 and I'm positive it was hormonal; puberty etc...like I said; I'd really like to learn more....thanks for joining the group!
Hope to hear from you soon!

I will post an article I have on auto-immune disorders and natural progesterone.  Trust me, natural is so much better than the synthetics.  The reason birth control pills are normally a no no is that doctors know estrogen causes you to go into a flare.  Would be great if they would share some of the info with their patients.  I would love to share more info with you if you are interested.  Feel free to message me.

Yannah

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