i would not know the slightest about the joint
pain...that doesnt seem too threatening especially
when the disease can stop your heart or put you into a
coma...i guess if it is really severe to the point
where the pain feels like you might go into shock i
would say its time to visit the emergency room

--- "Jaye P." <sk84momtoo@...> wrote:

> My friend George has had lupus for almost 14 years
> now. I am new to
> the disease and am trying to be supportive. He is
> in a flare right
> now with severe joint pain in his hands and feet
> such that I am
> worried whether he can walk. We were at a dr appt
> last week and I was
> surprised that the dr seemed very nonchalant! Is
> this normal?? I
> would like to hear from men with lupus (or their
> wives/girlfriends)
> with any suggestions as relates to this terrible
> disease. Thanks in
> advance!!
>
> Jaye P.
>
>
>
>




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