Recurrent uveitis following IVF round
Hi everyone,
First of all, I'm so sorry we're all in this shitty club.
I had my first flare-up around 3 years ago (following a period of stress), and recently had my second flare-up (bilateral this time) following a round of IVF. I'm on steroid drops for 6 weeks.
I'm also experiencing lower back pain, which I've had on and off for over a decade. I've always suspected it's inflammatory.
My doctor ran a series of blood tests and I have a follow-up appointment with her in a few weeks, but found out earlier today I'm also HLA B27 positive.
My mother has arthritis, but has never had uveitis.
Has anybody here had a flare-up following IVF? I wonder if it's the stress or hormonal spikes that may have caused it (or both). As I mentioned, my first bout of uveitis was during a period of great stress, so I feel like it might be a trigger for me. Waiting for my follow-up appointment and hopefully a referral to rheumatology to find out more.
Not exactly what I needed right now in the middle of IVF!
Has anyone experienced the same?
Sending lots of love to you all.