I rewrote the 12 Days of Christmas song last night and wanted to share with you guys! ¤On the first day of Lupus, my disease gave to me: a cortisone shot in my knee. ¤On the second day of Lupus, my...
Amy, have you experienced any skin irritation with that?...
I took Effexor for several months a few years ago. It didn't really help me that much, and when I tried to go off it, it was very hard. I'm glad I didn't take it for any longer than I did. I had...
The doctor thinks that's what it is, and she wrote me a prescription for Neurontin, which is quite a bit like Lyrica for the nerve pain. It's got quite a long list of side effects (some are rather...
I posted this question on my Facebook lupus page and figured I'd post it here as well. Has anyone ever heard of this? I've had a numb but hypersensitive feeling in most of my right wrist and forearm...
So sorry for your loss. From what I read from her posts, you were a great husband and a big help to her. That's the most we hope for from anyone near to us. You'll be in my thoughts. -Misty...
Frequent urination is a symptom of many other conditions, including diabetes. It's really best that you go to a doctor for this one, it could be anything. It's definitely not normal, so don't put it...
Hello everyone. I haven't posted on here in quite awhile, but I have been reading a lot of things that are posted and I also chat in the Chronic Pain chatroom frequently. I hope you're all doing...
You should get 60% of your regular schedule pay. I think my work said there was a 1 week wait period, and then it kicks in. I've only been on my 8 week rest for 2 weeks, and I've been sleeping a lot...
REAR END! This is mostly just me COMPLAINING. I went to the doctor yesterday for my yearly physical. My appointment was for 3, so I left work at 2:30 to get there on time. I got there and the...
Thank you all for the responses, they helped a lot. I'll take my first dose in the morning. I like the Rheumatologist. He's a smart man, and has written many articles on various diseases, Lupus...
I really hate days like that! I know the pain can be very hard to deal with... I'm sorry you're going through all that. I wish there was something I could do or say that would really help. Just keep...
I saw a rheumatologist today for the first time. I've been on a powerful anti-inflammatory (Relafen) for about 5 months now, and I'm interested in getting on other meds to help control my symptoms....
I usually get the "rash" on my face several times a day when I'm just inside, and sometimes they are gone within ten minutes. It will last for several hours when I've been outside exposed to the sun....
I was wondering if anyone has tried those memory foam pads to add on top of the mattress? I've been considering buying one. I read a lot of reviews from one from Walmart and it got a lot of great...
I try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible. As for a sleep-aid I have only tried taking a muscle relaxer when I become so exhausted and need to fall asleep fast and not lay there in pain...
Wow, I definitely know what you're going through. I've had a lot of the same fears with my job lately. I have the exact same problems right now... especially the right side of my rib cage. It hurts...
I personally don't wear a lot of makeup, but in general, they say Neutrogena is best for the skin, and I've heard many positive things about it. The mineral makeup they have been coming out with...
I'm feeling pretty depressed lately mostly due to having to deal with side effects from Lupus. I've had to leave early multiple times from work, and had to take the past Friday off due to a shoulder...
Went to the doctor this morning for the joint pain in my hip and shoulders. He said my shoulders have been inflamed for so long (from Lupus) that the muscles and tendons around the joint have become...
I felt like I was doing fine on the anti-inflammatory when I first started taking it, so I didn't pursue going to the doctor again to see about getting medication to suppress my immune system...
Hello there, all. I am a 22 year old female, and I was diagnosed with Lupus 4 months ago. I had really bad hand pain and recurring bursitis prior to that which led my doctor to do the ANA testing and...
That makes sense, I always wondered what the connection was there. Thank you very much. :-)...
I get the malar blush on my face randomly, but especially when I've been in the sun for a short amount of time. I also get the same redness when I experience a medium to high level of any emotion,...