I have short hair!!!!! I remember when I was first diagnosed with Lupus, I had hair fall out. I never lost all my hair, but it definately got thinner. When my health improved, so did my hair growth...
The first time I was on Prednisone, I started at 20mgs/day and it took me almost 4 years to taper down and finally get off it completely. I found that once I tapered down to the 10mg range, even .5...
I definately agree with PattyLatty on this one. Try Aveeno. A few years back during the winter (my Lupus was active a the time) I got very very itchy all over my body with no rash. It always happened...
Hi Latashia, Lupus symptoms vary so greatly. I suggest you see a doctor asap. The symptoms you are describing - especially the pain when you urinate - are definitely concerning. Take care....
Thank you so much for all the replies. :) It makes me feel SO RELEIVED that others truly know what I am talking about . It also makes me feel good that none of your replies were "Jen, you're thinking...
Hey all, It's been awhile since I've last posted. My bf and I are still in Asia having a wonderful time. I have been feeling really, and I mean REALLY good (knock on wood). It's hard to imagine that...
Good Idea! My name is Jen and I am 25 years old. I was diagnosed with Lupus when I was 17. I only joined the forums awhile ago, but I'll re-introduce myself, anyways /community/emoticons/smile.gif ....
Nope, you're not losing your mind /community/emoticons/smile.gif . I actually wrote a post a few days back about this. I am going throught the same thing. My chest x-ray and PFT came back absolutely...
OK so here's the thing. about 3 weeks ago I left Malaysia and entered into Thailand. ALmost immediately after entering into Thailand, I started having difficulties with my breathing . Because of my...
No worries, Lisa - this really isn't as gross of a question as you think it is. /community/emoticons/smile.gif The bumps under your arms sound very familiar. Back in 2005 I started to develop a...
Hi all, Since I joined the forum awhile ago, my recent flare-up has not gotten any better. As a result my rheumy put me back on Prednisone (dang! Haven't been on this stuff since 2002, but at least I...
Yes, I've definately heard AND experience this. For me the following foods/food additives will cause my joints to flare-up (no matter how much of it I consume): - MSG. This one is the worst. -...
Thank you for all the suggestions. Because I am backpacking abroad at the moment, I think probably light stretching and walking are about as much exercise as I can muster (and lifting my backpack on...
I find it so fascinating how different things seem to help different people. Alternative medicine is such a controversial topic with some crowds (but heh, what topic isn't these days?...
Have any of you attempted a more natural way of dealing with your Lupus (ie. homeopathy/naturopathy/alternative/other)? If so, I would love to hear about your experiences. Some of my experiences,...
I hope you all don't mind the forum newbie bombarding you with all the new posts!!! /community/emoticons/eyes.gif I was wondering if/how your nutrition/diet has changed since being diagnosed with...
I was wondering what everyone's experience was with their Lupus and their appetite? I have been experiencing a major decrease in appetite lately. I am not on Prednisone, but even when I was, my...
Since my flare started up last month, I have noticed a significant loss in muscle and strength. My biceps, in particular, have really shrunk (my bf was the one to point this out, so it must be quite...
Although I was diagnosed SLE, my illness was originally triggered right after I had taken ONE Tetracycline pill. Call it a drug-induced flare, call it a coincidence, I don't know. What I DO know is...
When I first found out my kidneys were involved, I had no idea! No pain or discomfort or infection - my urine tests said it all..........
I just finished typing a super long reply to this post, but my computer went whacky, and now it's gone /community/emoticons/sad.gif . Anyhoo, let me try it again - a bit shorter version: In 2004, my...