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35 weeks pregnant with lupus - how do I ask for bed rest??


I am 35 weeks pregnant with my first. When I got pregnant, my lupus was in remission. Now, I have an active flare which is showing no signs of going away. I'm tired (not pregnancy tired, but a very different type), dizzy, light headed, and experiencing a lot of joint and muscle pain. I am a teacher in an inner city high school, and I just can't do it anymore. The stress and physical demand has jus become too much. When I mentioned being done with work to my doctor at my last appointment, she kind of brushed me off. How do I explain to her that this is not me being lazy - that I really need the rest before this baby comes, which could be early due to the lupus?? (I have been on medical leave for my lupus in he past).

Posted: 04/30/2012 by hmskelton

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just curious how the pregnacy & bed rest went for you. I also teach school, and found out recently I have lupas...though not surprised. While waiting to get into a rheumatologist for 6 months, found out also pregnant. Now @ 27 weeks, I am sick going on 4 weeks, & have missed lots of work. I too am wondering how to go about bed rest. Just seems early to ask. any suggestions???
posted 01/10/2013 by jamieboltonhuber
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explain to her that the symptoms of pregnancy and lupus feel different, and you can tell the difference. if you really think it's a problem, don't let her just brush you off like that.
posted 04/30/2012 by brn_cntry_grl
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