HEALTH UPDATE (finally a diagnosis) | Finding out I have an autoimmune disease 

I appreciate this girl and I will be praying for you. I have Chronic lyme disease and fibromyalgia and it sucks to hurt all of the time, but focusing on the Lord is the best possible thing you can do!

I am so happy that you are finally on the path to figuring out how to feel well again beautiful! I have lupus as well but mine is paired with rheumatoid Arthritis and dermatitis, I feel for you 100% ! Will be praying for you hun ♥️♥️

Lexie I am so.proud of you for taking the step to share this and so grateful you did. I have gone through years of pain, and other issues. I am currently battling for answers on extreme fatigue and digestive issues where I just feel theres more to it than doctors think. It's hard to not get answers and feel like no one is listening or taking you serious. Thank you for sharing your journey to help people know they aren't alone💕. Praying for continued healing

I’ve dealt with something similar since 2008, my first symptom was hair loss. I was a downward spiral from there, bad gut problems and lost 25 lbs in a month weighing 80 lbs at my lowest weight. I got a diagnosis in 2017 of pernicious anemia and autoimmune atrophic gastritis in 2019. It has caused methane SIBO and causes so much problems, nausea, bloating, gas, undigested food. The list goes on. In 2021 I got another autoimmune diagnosis of cutaneous lupus. I broke out in a super bad rash that lasted over a year and nothing helped get rid of it. It spontaneously disappeared on its own. I also have fibromyalgia and am constantly in muscle and joint pain everyday. It took so long to get all these diagnosis’ even though I’ve had a positive Ana test with speckled pattern since 2010.

Thanks for sharing! I am still in this boat right now, I have had chronic pain for 8 years now and I’ve had a new symptom every year and struggle with random new stuff, they still don’t know and I’ve had the worst luck with all doctors :( Still giving it to God and wondering!! I’m SOO glad you found answers though! Praying for you still love! & PS just found your channel/ love you already!!

I am so proud of you for standing strong in your faith during this time. You are an inspiration! I have quite a bit of health issues going on right now lol. I am actually seeing a rheumatologist in January for a possible autoimmune disease diagnosis. I am really praying and hoping I can get answers.

Dang, this is almost the story of my life to the t. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I know how limiting and painful this is. I was in PA school, which was my dream and God opened so many doors to get to that point, and had to leave halfway through the program due to my health. I still don't have a diagnosis, but there's some evidence for an autoimmune disease. Thank you for sharing your story, it meant a lot to me to hear it.

I am so glad you are in a good place! I can’t even imagine how you felt when you got a diagnosis! Thank you for sharing you are going to reach people for Gods kingdom!!!

I'm glad you shared this I'm sure it was hard! But I'm glad you shared it!

I have Hoshimotos hypothyroidism, which causes a million different issues with my body and it will be lifelong. My mom has lupus, and she’s had it my whole life so I’ve seen all the ups and downs of that to. Thank you for sharing this, autoimmune diseases are like the hidden diseases people forget about! Prayers for you and your health journey 💕

I appreciate you over sharing! My mom is really go thru it..😢

I really appreciate you being so open and honest with your health struggles like this. I've been following you for a while and I actually messaged you in response to your Instagram post about digestive enzymes once. I think it was on your story. Because I was diagnosed with pancreatitis in September which lead to so many other issues it gets really hard. It's nice to see you fighting and spreading such a good message even with all your struggles. It's really been helping me during my health struggles too. 💕 Sorry if I just rambled on. I do that 😂

I totally understand. It took me 5 years to get a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Disease, Fibromyalgia and IBS. Hard - definitely - but God is good no matter what! Praying for you!

i just tested positive for an autoimmune disease, but i’m only in my first stages.. i need to go for more testing... it’s a little bit more relieving to hear someone else’s story! you got this girl!

Thanks for sharing. Praying for you.

I have to commend you for putting yourself out there and being vulnerable to millions and millions of RU-vidrs whom all are not equal. Some just are downright trolls. That said, I am watching your video in August 2022 and I have to say I can relate to your situation I have been in a tremendously extensive Rheumatology/Immunology/Dermatology work-up for almost a year. I have seen just about every type of specialist the medical board that authorized my doctor to specialize. Yet we are still without any definitive answers thus far, which includes three hospitalizations and several emergency room visits. I am a healthcare professional with 20 plus years of trauma hospital experience so at least in my journey I had somewhat of a head start on where to look for the culprit but that is not the case for me unfortunately. My rheumatologist has finally just put a diagnosis of vasculitis with severe osteoporosis which I have broken I don't even know how many ribs from x number of idiopathic falls. I completely broke my left humerus in half, had a T1 compression fracture, and T2 compression fracture just a few months ago in March. Unfortunately, I actually had to miss my only daughter's wedding which was in Hawaii. Of all things, at all times to have ever occurred, I still haven't figured out yet why God would have punished me so severely that I would miss my first born child's wedding - in Hawaii of all places! But you know, I've learned to literally take every day by a day and sometimes, an hour by hour. You will have horrible days as you know but you will also have fantastic memorable days. Soak up the Sunshine as much as you can sweetheart. I wish you and your husband all the best!

Autoimmune disorders are such a pain! It's nice to hear about other people's stories though. I've also been documenting my journey on my channel.

Thank you for sharing. I have had IBS ever since I was a little girl. Even just IBS is awful in itself. The amount of gas pain I get is unreal, sometimes I look about 5 months pregnant with bloating and distension and other embarrassing symptoms. I also have reflux disease. GI problems suck. I know a lot of my issues could be resolved with a healthier diet.

*I been researching auto immune problems and I’m glad I’m found your video! I have many more tests to go I’m 45 and never had any health isssues besides a messed up back like you car accident:( I been a 7 year CrossFit member at my best friend Neal Maddox box he’s a 9 CrossFit games veteran and he got me in the best shape ever, but since to pandemic hit our gym closed and I was an employee of his gym and I still had access to the gym until the county closed it off to employees in June and since then I I was limited on workouts and slacked then 2 months ago my body started acting up my left eye started to droop I had double vision which absolutely sucks! So after 2 months of dealing with it I went to my optamlogist and they said I have a auto immune disease and I need Tests I was freaking out inside and Stressed out but after the dr said don’t lose sleep we’ll take care of you it eased my mind but I’m still worrried just like you were! Anyways thanks for the great story and I wish you a healthy comeback! God Bless. Benny from California Bay Area*

Thank you so much for sharing your story because I felt like I was listening to my own from another person. Besides seeing a nutritionist, I’ve had a similar experience to yours and finally got a diagnosis. Even though I fought for this diagnosis I’m still in denial about it, but I’m coming to terms of what I’m about to deal with. I’m praying for you and I hope you’re doing better today! 🥹🫶🏾💖🌺🐝

I have Lupus and when you began speaking of your pain a symptoms I knew what you were going to say as far as a diagnosis.. I also have Graves Disease.. I have Systemic Lupus.. I was diagnosed 13 years ago.. 🙏🏽 I hope and pray your Dr can put you through a treatment plan that will really help you..

I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease to nights ago not all of my bloodwork has come back yet so I’m unsure of witch one I have.

Did you also have all those breath tests for fructose malabsorption? And SIBO ?

Can I ask what test they did for lupus? I've had ana and ra tested and both were negative. I was referred to rheumatologist by 2 specialists this last fall and he thought those were pretty definitive. He did say fibromylagia/cfs... which have been linked to mycoplasma bacteria. Myco bacteria's, when you get a chance, might be worth some research. I also had tons of gi testing done this year. I relate to much of what you said, however I have just been dealing with it a little longer unfortunately. When they did the stool test for you, do you know if it was a dna/pcr stool test? That can pick up things others can't. That's what it did for me. Mine was through gi map. I am working with an nd who specializes in gut health and did gi map stool test with me plus testing from cyrex labs (if you have a lot of food reactions/ intolerances that would be worth googling imo too). The dr who pioneered the tests for cyrex labs and happens to lead research on mycoplasma bacterias is one of their head drs still who consulted on my results with my dr (I'm also a very difficult stubborn case😭😭😭). He had some suggestions to try and if they didn't work he said there was a PhD microbiome researcher who he referred to that was able to help every single person he sent (the hard ones). Right now I'm using a compounded biofilm breaker in a capsule (they recommend for people who have had long term illness) along with many targeted, powerful herbs and some other things to kill the bad pathogens in my gut. I also have to simultaneously treat the other gi disorders and food issues. It is rough, but I feel God has let me know this is the answer i have been seeking for so long and after thousands and thousands of dollars. You can do this. Im not sure where you were at when you conceived with your baby, and now you're gonna be pretty busy for a while learning to care for him, adjust, breastfeeding, and recovery. My recovery with my son 6 years ago was very hard to say the least but I didn't have access or know about anything I just mentioned. Hopefully you have better support and physical answers and help. Love you.

I started having guts problem and hair loss. My doctor did some test and it was all normal but she suspect I have autoimmune disease. Made an appointment with a Rheumatology 3 months from now. I'm honestly scared.

Wow. This is very similar. Certain foods hurt my stomach through to my back. Bananas make me so sick. I have been trying to figure out what’s going on since 2015. Tests and tests and I felt crazy. PCP just said , fibromyalgia. Finally went to see an endocrinologist. Inflammation is very high. Hormones are out of wack. Thyroid is inflamed. I have Hashimotos and PCOS. I feel a mess everyday.

Tested positive for autoimmune diseases but I'm in the beginning stage

Have you dine a update on this subject? Curious to hear what helps!

I have Hashimotos disease but I am also having trouble with my gut and they can't figure out why. They're also not treating my Hashimotos because I haven't fully "crashed" yet.

Have you ever had a gastric emptying study? It’s to test for gastoparesis. It’s a rare stomach disease that a lot of doctors over look but it’s really common in young women and even more so young women who have had an eating disorder. I have it and your story sounds like mine to a t. I also have an lupus and another autoimmune disease because like you said they are usually linked. Just something to think about it and do some research on if your not getting any relief. I don’t mean to overstep but I’ve been sick since I was 16 and I know how frustrating it can be

Sorry. I paused the video right before you said please don't give you suggestions. I get that too. Overwhelmed with all the buy this buy that.

My unique autoimmune issue is vitiligo-what Michael Jackson had. Now I’m 25 with a white eyelash, a little bit of white hair, and white spots that will never regain pigment 😬

Same here dear.

Have you ever been checked for endometriosis??? If not have a talk with your doctor!

What is your doctor name? can you give me?

I’m having the exact SAME problems but no one is taking me seriously... just prescribing me more and more meds please help 😔

Stress causes lot of problems. I think breathing exercises and meditation will help you a lot They are available on you tube