A year ago my Dr. told me I had Lupus, I was shocked.  I wasn't even sure what it was.  I already had Hepatitis C, which I got while in the Army after getting a blood transfusion, so I felt like, Great what else can happen, lol. 

Then I found out what else could happen and I had Heart Failure, this happened 6 or 7 times in one month so I was in the hospital for a month.  They told me that Lupus attacks your heart among other things.  I had fluid built up in my lungs and around my heart.  They finally came up with a new drug, new for me anyway, that is used for blood pressure, and as a diuretic, so the water went away, and so far has stayed away.

I was so sick this last 6 months that I lost almost 100 lbs.  I definitely needed it, lol.  Now my problem is that my skin hands down under my arms and a bit on my face.  Does anyone know if that will go away or do I have to have surgery?  I can't afford surgery anyway since I am now disabled and unable to work.

So, my art, painting and now scrapbooking have been what really helps me feel better.  I can stay busy and ignore the pain and sickness because I get so involved in the art that I forget everyting and time just flys by.

Is anyone else disabled?  I am single and wonder how people can afford to live on disability, because it is just next to nothing.  So, if anyone has any ideas on making money while disabled I would love to hear from you.

Ciao!

Linda