A positive ANA blood result

[spacebunnyx]

Hi,

My symptoms are a bit different to yours. I get outbreaks of hives when I'm run down (most of the time) also I have alopecia areata, raynauds and recurrent miscarriages all of which are autoimmune in my case. I get tired easily and have to have a regular sleeping pattern. I don't get aches and pains or have dry eyes etc thankfully.

There's a good book called the Immune System Recovery plan which I found useful. I would definitely try a little exercise, no matter how little. I find it really does help sort me out and feel more positive, so I eat better, and my hives etc go. Really hope you feel better soon!

Space xxx

[Enoughalready!]

Thanks for sharing what works for you, Space.

Michelle, like you, I'm very achy and fatigued. I'm flaring right now and feel kind of awful. The good news for me is that I don't feel this way all the time! Stress and over exerting myself are triggers for me. I've been unpacking our new home and giving myself little downtime, so I'm not surprised to be in pain.

I was afraid of lupus as well, but my doctor said definitely not. I'd have a host of other symptoms if it was that, and after reading about it I have to agree. I feel like I do have an autoimmune something or other, but the fact is that I may never have a clear cut answer. I've been living with these symptoms for years and they haven't gotten worse, so I guess I'm ok with it.

Hope you're feeling well soon.

Hugs