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Squeakers  21  Female
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX  USA


My Bio
I was diagnosed with a mild to moderate case of lupus in October of 2009...just a week or so before my twenty-first birthday. I have most of the symptoms...severely painful joints, weak immune system, pleurisy, shortness of breath, anxiety and depression, and a weird rash whenever I''m in the sun for to long,the ANA test and double strand DNA. I''m a full time college student, and I work full time as well. Trying to make ends meet is difficult, and now I am faced with something that I''m trying not to freak out about, while everyone (who seem to think they know everything) patronize me and act like I''m dying. I''m not a quitter...I just feel like everyone else has quit on me I am currently attending a community college full time and will be pursuing my doctorate. I will be studying immunology


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I have Pleurisy with effusion Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
The pleurisy comes and goes. Recently, after my bout with meningitis, it's been flaring up quite a bit. It's very painful and sometimes brings on anxiety attacks.
Diagnosed 2 years ago
I have Systemic lupus erythematosus Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
I was formally diagnosed on October 20, 2009.
Diagnosed this year
I have Aseptic meningitis Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Diagnosed this year
I have Pes planus Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Also accompanied by completely stretched out tendons and ligaments in the the bottom of my feet, hyper-pronation, and weakness of the ankles, knees, and hip.
Diagnosed 10 years ago
I have Atrial arrhythmia Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Diagnosed 2 years ago
I have Occasional asthma Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Diagnosed 2 years ago
I have Gastroesophageal reflux disease Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Diagnosed 3 years ago
I take HYDROCODONE/APAP Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take FISH OIL Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
after being on it for two-three months, the doctor took me off as it caused some very painful stomach problems
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: NO
I take ALEVE Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take CVS GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITIN Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Started: 01/01/2009     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take ASPERCREME Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take ALBUTEROL Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Made me jittery, shaky, cranky, and usually made my heart race. It's like taking four or five shots of espresso all at one time.
Started: 03/01/2007     Ended: 03/01/2009 Recommend: YES
I take LACTULOSE Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
If you can get past the thick consistency, the green color, and the super sweet butter scotch taste, it works
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take PLAQUENIL Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take ELAVIL Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
causes drowsiness and lethargy when changing dosage amounts. However, it is a great sleep aid and very effective for pain
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take CIPRO Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
This antibiotic caused me to have a very severe flareup. I was crippled for a week, face rash, high fever, and severe joint pain. Medication stayed in my system for almost one month after doctor took me off it.
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: NO
I take BIOTIN Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take PRILOSEC OTC Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take MYCELEX Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take DEXAMETHASONE Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Causes weight gain that is hard to get rid of. Also causes agitation and lethargy
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I take PREDNISONE Overall Satisfaction
My overall satisfaction is: very low  very high
This medication worked: not at all  very well
The side effects were: very mild  very severe
Start date not specified     End date not specified Recommend: YES
I have the symptom of Severe joint pain Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Started: 01/01/2003      End date not specified
I have the symptom of Severe headache Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Associated with the meningitis
Start date not specified      End date not specified
I have the symptom of Easily fatigued Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Started: 01/01/2003      End date not specified
I have the symptom of Shortness of breath Currently Feeling
I am currently feeling: not well at all  very good
Started: 01/01/2003      End date not specified
I had a(n) Prescription of therapeutic regimen Overall Satisfaction
My overall outcome was: not at all successful  very successful
Recovery time: very slow  very quick
Cost: not at all affordable  very affordable
Pain level: very low  very high
  So far, I have not seen any real changes. But it's only been a couple of weeks.
Treatment date not specified Recommend: YES
I went to North Central Baptist Hospital Overall Satisfaction
My overall experience was: not at all pleasant  very pleasant
Wait time: very long wait  no wait time
Cost: not at all affordable  very affordable
Cleanliness: not at all clean  very clean
Competency of the staff: not at all competent  very competent
Knowledgeability of the staff: not knowledgeable  very knowledgeable
Bedside Manner: not at all pleasant  very pleasant
North Central might be one of the more expensive hospitals, but they were very helpful and talked to me about applying for the financial aid.
Admission date not specified      Release date not specified Recommend: YES
I have an allergy to Codeine Allergic Reaction
My allergic reaction is: not that severe  very severe
Onset date not specified      Recovery date not specified
I am interested in: Music    
Music

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