The only thing I have tried is nystatin swish and swallow for my mouth ulcers and sore tongue....
I was discharged from the hospital today. I went in on Sunday because I was unable to speak or move after I woke up. This lasted for approx. 6hrs straight before I could even slur out one word. I was...
That is what happened to me, so I quit posting at all. Sorry you encountered this as well....
Sorry to hear that....
BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen, ( slightly high). Sodium is an electrolyte it's normal. blood in the urine COULD mean kidney damage but can mean other things. I am not a doctor. ALL THESE CHECK...
Those to are related to the kidneys. I would just call and ask to make sure....
Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself. I am from the Lupus forum but I have been chatting with some of you guys for a while. I have a few issue going on with me. I have been married for almost...
Hi, I am from the Lupus forum, I was recently diagnosed with depression and put on Celexa. I wanted to know if anyone had tried it and what side effects did you experience with it. Any information...
I AM GETTING SO FRUSTRATED WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. I CALLED TODAY TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF MY CASE IN THEIR OFFICE AND THEY ARE CLUELESS. THEY TOLD ME THAT JACKSON WOULD SEND ME A LETTER TO...
How long did it take you to find out you were denied?...
I threw up blood clots when I was pregnant as well but they just told me I was dehydrated....
Thanks bella for the feedback. No i didn't get an attorney. But I am afraid that I may be denied. The lady @ DDS said that I didn't have to call her back with anymore updates. So I think that I will...
I hate that you are having such a hard time with this. But we are here to help or just listen. Venting always relieves stress for me. so feel free to vent anytime....
I know, it been real hard but of course you know that. Thanks for relieving some of my stress. It just didn't make sure how the information was not the same at both offices. So I panic. I didn't...
Thanks, I called the medicaid office to see if they heard anything on my case and she informed me that I had got approved for SSI and should have been received a check in the mail but I told her that...
This is for the lupies that have been approved for SSD or SSI. I called on Friday to check the status of my claim and was told that they have reached a decision and that the county that I live in...
I tried to hold down a full time job working 40 +hrs. Then I slowly so that I changed to part-time working 20hrs or less. But now I am not working any. I takes everything I have to get out of the bed...
I'm not sure if this is what they are referring to but it usually means decrease function of that area, in your case the kidney. But I am not a doctor. I would have them to clarify it before I jump...
Glad to hear that you are improving. Hang in there and we are here if you need us....
I had to have a tubaligation done this year. Every time I took birth control I went into a flare. But everyone is different....
Sorry that you are not feeling well. I have some of the same symptoms but am in limbo on any disease process. I hope that they find out what is wrong but keep us posted. Maybe someone will come along...
Happy Birthday Vanae....
Angieohiogirl, I am from the Lupus form, but I am having the same symptoms as we speak. I am scheduled to go to UAB on wednesday to see a specialist. My current rheumy doesn't know what is wrong. I...
If I'm not mistaken it is 15-55 but each facility has different readings. Some read 20-55....
I live in Ellisville. I have a sister that lives in Brandon and I come up there a lot. The weather has me extremely tired and weak. I am having some joint pain and neck stiffness and HA. (It's a...
Hope everything goes well for you. I am the same way about starting something new. I want to everything there is to know about it. How low was your counts?...
Amy, the only side effects that were reported and witnessed was the BP dropped really low. We had one patient that we had to send to the ER because she had an allergic reaction to the medication(...
I've not had it but I've given it to patients before....
Lynnette, I'm from Mississippi too. What part are you from?...
Thnks evryone....
Amy, it has been like that for 2 days now. I just came back from the doctor because it kept swelling. She did an ultra sound but I don't know the results. She did some blood work and said that it was...
Mom, I am from the Lupus forum, but I couldn't help but wonder why you were denied so many times. Do you have a doctor following your case or did you apply on your own? I just applied in May but...
Has anyone experienced pain to the right side of neck with swelling? It swelling is just above my collar bone. :sad:...
I think so, but I thought it was a little bit more detailed but this will work. Thanks!...
My eye site must be failing me because I can't find it. It was a printable list to take with you at each doctors visit....
I am looking for that check list to take to the doctors. I saw it on here when I first started and now I can't find it. It was a detailed list of everything you need to take to the doctor. I am being...
Welcome to the forum? Tell me what medications you are currently on. I had a low positive test for drug induced lupus. But my rhuemy told me that it was was a 1 so it was not strong enough to cause...
Hi lori, welcome to the forum. Tell us about yourself. There are a lot of good people here to help you through this....
Good morning Barb, Hope you are feeling well today? Hang in there it will be better soon. Just take this time to rest. We are still praying for you....
Hey Megan! Welcome to the Forum. I am still new to the forum myself. I was very active myself before all this, I am still getting use to the idea of not being able to do anything that I use to do. It...
Barb, I know that GOD hears prayers and he is listening to us right now. Take it easy and recover soon. We miss and love ya....
I am from the Lupus forum but I am having the same problem with acne. Never had it as a teen. But it is getting on my nerve. It has actually started going down my back and in my hair. I am currently...
I didn't gain any weight on 10mg of pred. I was on it for 4 months and I actually was able to lose weight on that dose. I am currently on 40mg down from 60mg and tomorrow will start 30mg for 2 weeks....
No, never had problems with high blood pressure until I had the TIA. I'm on it now though. I had a lot of strange things happening to me lately. I still have hoarseness off and on. But I am taking...
I have been battle hoarseness for the last year. They told me that it was related to reflux. My vocals were inflammed and all they gave me was prevacid. I just had a TIA 4 weeks ago and now have a...
It was suppose to be UTCD. Must have had a bad day. LOL!...
What symptoms have you been experiencing. Everybody has different ones. Look at the Lupus Foundation of America website for symptoms and disease process. I am new myself to this site. But i get a lot...
Has anyone ever had the skin in the palms of their hands to peel off and be dry despite lotion application? Also having really bad acne break out on face, back and chest. Still having alot of joint...
Thanks, I wanted to point out that it does affect your blood sugar. I checked mine before I went to the doctor and it was 270 and I'm not diabetic. When I got home it was 97. I knew something...
Well they just decreased my Prednisone yesterday from 60mg to 40mg for 2weeks, 30 for 2weeks, 20mg for 2 weeks. I have been on 60mg for 4 weeks now. I can tell the difference already. I am...