MTHFR: My Genetic Mutations, Folic Acid, and Medical Mysteries
I recently sent away for the 23andMe genetic testing kit (<– that’s my personal referral link) so that I could learn more about my health and my ancestry. I’m still…
Disability & Health
That Time the Rheumatologist Told Me He Was Baffled By Me
I had what may have been my last appointment with the rheumatologist on Monday. He’s done as full of a workup as he could do. But as he said, and…
My Completely Unhelpful Skin Biopsy Results
Okay, so ruling certain diagnoses out isn’t entirely unhelpful, but I guess I was hoping for all of this stuff to make more sense. The dermatologist faxed us the results…
I’m Missing a Chunk of My Arm Today
I went back to the dermatologist today for a biopsy. (Thanks to my friend for unexpectedly giving me a ride!) I know they’re looking specifically for Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus…
Still No Diagnosis, But He Didn’t Say It’s Not Lupus
“I’m not saying it’s not lupus,” my rheumatologist told me yesterday, “but we didn’t find any of the markers we tested for…What I’m saying is we don’t have a diagnosis…