Hi, my name is Mumzilla!

Mumzilla
Mumzilla Online Community Member Posts: 23 Listener
edited January 2023 in Start here and say hello!
Hello everybody. 

After almost 3 years of confusion about my declining health, genuinely wondering if I have hypochondria, and convincing myself that what I am experiencing is normal, I have been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosis with Dermatomyositis overlap, and Intestitial Lung Diasease. 

I started immunosuppressants in Oct this year and feeling hopeful that I can start to feel a bit more like 'me' again.

This forum has been a huge source of support for me so I thought I would come our of 'lurk' mode and actually begin to participate. 

Hopefully I will be able to contribute some useful info for others too. 

Comments

  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    Sorry you have been through so much and hope now you can move forward and get some treatment 

    Good you have taken the plunge to join in and look forward to seeing you around 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    It's lovely to hear from you @Mumzilla and welcome :) I'm glad the community has been able to help you feel supported.

    It sounds like you've been through a lot over the last 3 years, but hopefully now you'll be able to move forward and feel more like yourself, as you say. You are more than welcome to swing by for a chat, a bit of a moan, or just get to know everyone over in the coffee lounge

    Whatever it is, don't be afraid to ask for anything you might need!
  • Mumzilla
    Mumzilla Online Community Member Posts: 23 Listener
    Thank you both :smile: I will defo check out the coffee room