Welcome! I had to wait to see my rheumy too, but I love him as he got me on the right meds from the start and I am feeling so much better! I still cannot tolerate the heat, but at least I can finally...
Hi KellieJo When I finally was referred to a rheumatologist that's when he dx me with lupus. I had several blood tests before then with my positive ANA, but he had more extensive blood tests done to...
thanks for the info suetoo!...
I agree with Lynwood! I am new to my lupus disease, and since my rheumy dx me with lupus, I've been seeing him every 4-6 weeks since he put me on plaquenil and prednisone. I like him so much; I ask...
I read in one of my lupus books to stay away from red meat as the fat in it causes swelling in the joints. It also stated there are chemicals in dairy products that can cause issues. The book is...
Hi. My R. doctor said to take plaquenil with food and so far no issues. I take that and prednisone together in the morning after breakfast. I also found regarding prednisone if I take it later in the...
Hi ladylani, I agree with Amy; please do not take prednisone unless prescribed by your doctor. My rheumatologist put me on prednisone and it's a step-down process; I was taking more in the beginning...
Hi there! My doctor put me on prednisone at the same time with plaquenil and it was within a month I started noticing it helping. He said it would help in the meantime it takes the plaquenil to get...
Is anyone getting warts with lupus flares? I've noticed some on my legs and hands now....
When I first started taking plaquenil I had diarhea for almost 2 weeks then it subsided. I'm also taking prednisone and that is creating my bloating. Which meds are you taking?...
Hi Louise54, Yes, I get sick from the sun! I cannot mow grass anymore (which I love to do) because I get flare and my fever shoots up to 104. Even doing errands in the heat affects me and I'll get...