Posted 8/4/2011 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I think we all respond to medications differently. When I was on Methotrexate I had frequent upper respiratory infection including pneumonia. Doctor stopped it and put me back on prednisone. Before I was diagnosed with SLE (21 years ago) I also had arthritic pains, elevated body temperature, and hair falling. After I started prednisone my symptoms improved. With me hair falling occurred when my lupus was out of control. I have tried many other drugs but didn't work for me. I am now on prednisone 7 mg, hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice daily, colchicine 0.6 mg (for my heart), Benlysta (2nd treatment), and Atelvia 30 mg. I hope your treatment will go well for you.