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Posted 10/24/2008 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello my name is Beatris and i was diagnosed with lupus feb.of 2007. been about alittle over a month i had a pain on my shoulder doctor said its inflamation  my sed rate was 90 she wants me to repeat blood work in 2 weeks she gave me some methylprednisolone for 6 days dont feel much of a difference its my 4th day on the med i  also take plquenil @ night.
Posted 10/25/2008 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Beatris !! Welcome to the forum. If the methylpred pak was going to work, I would think it would have helped noticeably by now. You are far enough down on the taper that it is likely working less now. Your sed rate was pretty high though . . . so it may not have been enough med for your flare. The plaquenil takes several months to build in your system. Have you been taking it since your dx?? Are you taking 400 mg? I would call her and let her know that you aren't getting much relief. She may up the dose or start your on a prednisone taper. Just a thought Keep us posted. Blessings!
Posted 10/25/2008 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi misbea, welcome to the group. Glad to have ya! Ouch that sounds painful. Not much you can do that doesn't take using your shoulder. It kind of like trying to get around with a broken foot. I agree with Rosie, that presidone should be working by now. Maybe the doc needs to give you a shot or somthing. and yes the sed rate seems awfully high. I hope you come back often and let us get to know you. I love everyone here. They are great people.
I hope you can reach your doctor and get some help.
carol
Posted 10/25/2008 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome missbea, I don't post very often but the folks on here have been very very nice to me when I have. I'm sure they will make you feel like your at home here.
Posted 10/25/2008 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
welcome. I have no been as active since my son was born in May but I agree with Rosie I would call the doctor and ask for antiinflammatories or a shot of steroids. I am on prednisone and hate it but it helps.
Posted 10/28/2008 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and thank u for all the replies.my doctors there on mondays and fridays and I forgot to call yesterday beside she his hard to get on the phone so now I have to wait till friday if I don't forget that's and issue with me I forget things.but the shoulder still hurts if I move it a certain way. The meds worked slightly but now a whole bunch.again thnx for ur responses
Beatris
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