Just over a year ago, I got my test results back, showing that my ANA was high in the Lupus panel. Thus began my journey with Rheumatologists, blood tests, medicine, diagnosis, tears, anger, guilt, confusion, being scared, and research.
I'm in a better place than I was a year ago. The Cymbalta has helped to calm my fears and ease my worry. It helps me to not think about everything every second like I was at this time last year.
It does not help, however, the pain in my toes and in between my fingers. It doesn't help the swelling or stiffness.
There have been times where the swelling, stiffness, and pain has been, well, more painful than before. I think I've more accepted whatever is going on in my body. However, I still don't know how I will react if I do get news that I have something other than Fibro.
I got married almost a month ago. When it gets hot out, my fingers swell even more. Because of this, I don't wear my wedding/engagement rings a lot for fear of them getting stuck on my finger.
Things are good, though. I'll just keep monitoring and researching as much as I can.
