Hi Bsime, I did indeed see my rheumatologist at Mayo yesterday. He does not agree with my internal med doc that the muscle atrophy is caused by the prednisone. He thinks it is caused by my peripheral...
Have any of you had this side effect of prednisone??? I've been on steroids for the past 10 yrs or more. First as kenalog 80 mg shots every 3 mo. and for the past 5 yrs. 6 - 8 mg. prednisone/day. I...
HI Butterflake, I can relate to every one of your issues today. I used to have a great libido also but it changed with prozac. I asked my doctor at the Mayo Clinic about it and I got a small lecture...
Hi Connie, I have permanent hair loss due to lupus. Mostly on the top of my head but it's thin on the sides and back too. I wear human hair pieces that look very nice but are a pain to keep up. I...
Hi everyone, I'm taking 2 grams (four tablets) of cell cept daily. I take one dose at 11 AM, and 1 dose at 2AM when I get up to use the bathroom. This way I take it on an empty stomach. I had a...
OK, this is my 3rd or 4th try so here we go: I am 4 wks post lap. surgery for removal of ovary that turned out to be benign. Had inflammation, itching, burning, soreness to surgical glue and bandaids...
I have had allergies and sinus problems for 20 years. I also have lupus which probably complicates this. When I'm in a carpet store or around any adhesive for tile, carpet, bathroom grout, strong...
HI Claire, Jeannie and Spooky Things are looking better for the health of the baby. More tests were done and things look good. With these high risk pregnancys they do every test in the book and in...
have any of you moms had experience with a pregnancy where the A1C was 8 about the time you got pregnant? My daughter is in this situation but her glucose readings are good now. She's 12 wks along...
I'll admit I was shocked as to the strictness of the diet mentioned in the first post as my experience is with my adult daughter who has type 1 and an insulin pump. She is a healthy eater but can and...
Thanks for your post. I'll try not to worry, my appt. is in 2 weeks and they've done lots of tests so hopefully we'll know what is going on. I'm being treated at an excellent clinic so I know they'll...
OK you guys I knew the diet was very tricky but I didn't know just how confusing, difficult or specific it has to be. When and if I get a diagnosis I will take advantage of all the classes so I can...
Thank you so much for your responses. I see my rheumatologist on the 20th and he'll give me the test results and lead me in the right direction. I'm just so worried the neuropathy will get worse as...
Hello, this is my first post here. I have lupus and have developed neuropathy in both hands and feet. It's very painful in my feet, to the point where 2 vicodin just takes the edge off. I've lost a...
Well between you guys and the Lupus forum I am convinced I need to get off effexor....but how? Almost every post says it's very hard to get off and the withdrawal is terrible so how do you get off it...
I have lupus and mild depression for many years. I was origionally put on antidepressants for depression while going through a divorce almost 20 yrs. ago. I was off for years, but sick with lupus and...
that's interesting about the dust mite - purfume connection. I'm allergic to both house dust mites (as well as a lot of other things) and like I said earlier get sick from purfume. I don't have any...
I am allergic to purfume. One whiff can cause a terrible migraine and stuffy nose and pain in my sinuses. When my daughters were in their teens they liked to wear something called Fendi which...
Hi, I'm from the Lupus forum. I am extremely sun sensitive because of my lupus and must wear suncreen or be completely covered up in special clothing that blocks the UV rays. I am also allergic to...