Feeling so Overwhelmed

[keypooh90]

I have always been healthy and all of a sudden I'm facing several medical diagnoses. I am 22 and in college and started experiencing severe swelling of my ankles and calves along with discoloration, numbness/tingling, bruising and severe pain. I ended up in the ER a few days ago and was admitted after being diagnosed with a DVT in my left leg and severe, rapidly progressing acute Glomerulonephritis and Lupus (which has caused the DVT and the kidney disease), along with a more minor issue that contributed to my severe pain (Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome). I now have an Ortho, a Nephrologist, a Vascular Doc, and a Rheumy. I went from only having a GP to having four specialists and now face a lifetime of illness, meds, and pain.

I was admitted but hope to be home within the next few days, once they can stabilize my high blood pressure and relatively restore my failing/poor kidney function.

Anyone have any of these issues, especially at a young age?

 

[mommasita]

I haven't had those per say, but others, but a bit older. It isn't fun, but we learn to adjust, and take day by day...

So sorry, you are going through all this. I was VERY glad to read that you went to the ER. My father and sister have had multiple clots and to suffer from it, and always will. I had the test and was ruled out..

Please let us know how you are doing...

 

[keypooh90]

Thank you for your words of support. It is definitely an adjustment period I'm going through, adding a whole load of meds that I will be on for a lifetime, and a hospital stay which I've never dealt with before in my 22 years!