Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a systemic autoimmune disease. the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue. In SLE, the body's immune system produces antibodies against itself, particularly against proteins in the cell nucleus. SLE is triggered by environmental factors that are unknown. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness alternating with remissions. SLE is treatable through addressing its symptoms. There is currently no cure.

3.31.2007

Two Trips To The Clinic.

As of this post, I have been to my doctor two times already since my last post.

The first time was the regular routinary check-up, where I go to my doctor with a set of lab results in hand that indicate I'm as normal as I can be, and there's no need to worry.  Well, there is some cause for concern.  I lost weight, as if that was possible.  The weighing scale doesn't lie though.  My doctor already told me that I am in danger of having osteoporosis.  She's scheduling me for a bone-density test in August, just before my birthday.  Oh well.

The second time was unplanned, for a sudden bout with colds and cough, for which I was the first in line, only to be made the last because my doctor ordered me to go out (and not come back until I have) to get blood lab results.  Anyway, the cold and cough was later on diagnosed as viral.  Nothing to fear.