I am now medically retired from teaching, but find much fulfillment through my voluntary work as webmistress, forum monitor, and help line contact for the St. Thomas' Lupus Trust web site. I am also retraining for a different career.

I feel fortunate that I have received satisfactory professional care, as I realize many have not. My treating physician is internationally-known for his research in Lupus, so he is very well-educated on the disease. I also have the support of my family which is extremely helpful.

My primary symptoms include fatigue; rashes; inflmmation of joints, muscles, ligaments; Cognitive dynsfunction; peripheral neuropathy; Pleurisy; Pericarditis; Eye disorders; and "Lupus Lung".