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      From kramd5 November 9

      how ya doing?

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      From kaydi8 October 24

      Glad to see you around - hope you're doing well!

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      From bizemomm October 22

      thanx for your comments. I am touched that you referred to mje as the godmother of this site. I love you for it. I just have seen a change in the dialogue the last few months and it concerned me. love to you, marcia

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      From TJLegend October 20

      Hope you are doing ok TJ x

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      From Meekacat October 15

      Thank you so much for your bio/message. ai'm glad you're still able to work. I did for 3 years, but my flares became so frequent that it was really triggering my Bipolar disorder as well. But the Lupus really took my carrer away. I was an Escrow Officer for First american Title Company. I closed Real Estate transactions. I can't tell you how much I miss the professional world and working. My employer could not keep me any longer due to my illness and absences. The last year I was there I was absent more then at work and could no longer perform my duties to what was expected. I feel like a shell of who I once was. I feel like I'm nobody and broke besides. It's a very humbling and humiliating expierence after spending all of my adult life as a very independent business woman. I will pray you are able to continue to work and keep your Lupus under control. Have a wonderful week and thank you for your support. xxxx Sandra

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    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      April 2007-My husband and I spent our 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. When I got home I became so ill I could barely walk 20 steps. I also had "bruising" on my breasts. I was terrified I had caught some weird disease in Vegas! After many tests, analysis of my history, and a biopsy, it was determined I had Lupus. After further blood tests my rhuematologist determined I also have RA. So I've been dealing with the emotions and the physical endurance of chronic pain for over a year.

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      Arava Too Soon to Tell
      Just started. I'm hopeful!
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      No side effects. Using it for 16 months and it has been effective in reducing my Lupus blood markers and keeps the Lupus rash clear. NOT working with the RA.
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