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I got a diagnosis today after trying to figure out what's wrong with me for twenty years. My grandmother died at a relatively young age of lupus complications and she had to end her whole career at 36 because she was so sick. I'm 27, and I am terrified I'm going to end up like her. Her quality of life was absolutely awful for the entire time I knew her. I don't want that for myself.

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[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago

Sorry to hear this.

An internet forum like Lemmy is not the best place for medical advice. Most diseases can vary significantly from person to person. Lupus comes in multiple forms. The musician Seal has a form of lupus, and he's 61. Autoimmune disorders are very complicated, because the immune system is very complicated.

Your doctor should be able to give you guidance and "what to expect" type information. If there is a patient portal or email you can use, be proactive and reach out to your doctor with your questions. If you're in the USA, patients very much have to actively navigate this stuff, and advocate for themselves. Your doctor might give you a pamphlet or booklet. Read it.

[-] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

My doctor has given me all sorts of info on it. I was looking for more first hand account kinds of things.

[-] Boozilla@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[-] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

You're good. I appreciate the advice. :)

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