Any serious diseases?

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Does anyone have any serious diseases that can affect TTC. I'm not trying but when I am trying, seeing an OBGYN is not the only doctor I'll see.
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​I'm 20 (21 on april28) and was diagnosed with Lupus on Jan 1st of this year (great way to start the year huh), I was in the hospital for a week because I caught an unknown virus (not the flu) and since... my boyfriend is in denial I'm even sick but that's because I've got it under control now with the meds. Also at the time I was diagnosed with RA, still my RA doc doesn't think that diagnosis is permanent. But my question is, is there anyone on Glow who has had a successful delivery with an ongoing disease, or one that's in remission? 
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​Hopefully when we finally decide to conceive we will have no issues and I will be strong!

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Hey there, this is an old post but thought I'd comment anyway. I was diagnosed with lupus at 22, specifically lupus nephritis. I was hospitalize on an off and recieved chemo for 6 months, then was on a ton of medications for about 6 years. Finally was able to wean off most of them over the past 2 years. I was always told by doctors that it would probably be difficult to conceive as a result of my medical history, but I surprised everyone (including myself) when I found out I was pregnant a few months ago! My doctors were shocked but so far everything but has been going well. I see a high risk obgyn who is great, and has been incredibly awesome during the whole thing. Any ways, I never thought pregnant was in my future but I've been pleasantly surprised :). If you have any specific questions about pregnancy or lupus let me know!

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I'm 30 now, and I was diagnosed with RA at 17. I'm in remission, but I still take plauquenil, and I worry if there will be complications when we TTC. I'm kind of glad to hear I'm not in this boat alone!

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I don't have many answers, but I was diagnosed last year with RA and fibro. I discussed what meds I could take, but eventually got off all of them. I have high hopes in pregnancy. 20% of RA women go into remission when pregnant. I pray and hope that is me! I changed my diet to all organic, no hormones on meant. I also cut out all chemicals in our home. Make my own deodorant, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. I exercise, and take turmeric and use essential oils all I can. TTC is difficult, but struggling with an auto immune disease Carrie it's own challenges too. So glad you asked this question!
​I hope you get that bfp soon!

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I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which makes everything in my body weaker and stretchy. It wouldn't be hard for me to TTC but if I were to become pregnant the chances of me or the baby surviving is slim. My blood vessels wouldn't be able to support a baby. It just makes me really upset and dissapointed in myself that I can't even have a baby. I'm a woman. That's what we were put on the earth for and I can't even live up to that. It's just something I have to live with with so I try to make the most of it. :)

Any serious diseases?

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