Hello, Allie. Welcome to the family. I'm Dan one of the managers here.
Lupus is just an ugly disease, as you well know. Over time it just ravages the body. That said, it sounds as though you're also a typical Lupus patient in that you're keeping hold of the positive in life and trying to keep a good attitude. That's half the battle.
Over on the left is a wealth of information on chronic pain. Let us know if you have any questions. OK?
Healing hugs and lots of love,
Dan