Karen, I have been on Cellcept for about a year. Initially it was prescribed at a relatively low dose for chronic pulmonary vasculitis, but my rheumy says it is a good drug to "layer" with Plaquenil...
Pat, you summed up that up beautifully. Thanks. Veronica, I am sorry you are going through this with your family. I hope that you get some time to see your daughter soon. Your are in my thoughts and...
I saw my pulmonologist last Friday (he prescribes my Cellcept to keep my pulmonary vasculitis under control). I told him I have been experiencing fatigue since I started Cellcept last year and that...
Thanks, Bill and Patty. I was given steroid shots at my appointment today. My hands are currently numb from the injection but are supposed to feel better by morning. I appreciate your input!...
Tomorrow I meet with my orthopedist to review a nerve conduction study I had for my carpal tunnel symptoms. I know the tests showed that the condition needs to be treated, which means steroid shots...
Marji, I use Elidel on a small patch on my face, twice a day. I have had no side effects from it but obviously you are covering much, much larger area of your skin. I am so sorry you are having these...
HippiMom, I take Xanax for anxiety and to help sleep. I take .5 to 1 mg/day, divided up in two or three doses. I had to take much more when I was still on Prednisone. I started Lexapro a few months...
StacyLee, I'm sorry you are having hot flashes. I had them while on Prednisone, which I tapered off of in November. I've been taking Plaquenil since February and have not had any flashes. I hope you...
Averylynn, I am so sorry to hear you are in the hospital. You must be exhausted. I hope that when you are discharged that they do send you home with O2. You've had too many repeat visits to the ER...
I had vertigo for a few months YEARS ago and took antivert for it. In recent months I have had the same vertigo feeling on occasion (the room seems to spin around me and I need to grab something or I...
AveryLynn, With my lung problems, I was up at 60 mg when I was last released from the hospital. My pulmonologist brought the dose down 5 mg every two weeks, but we quickly found out that caused the...
Hi all, I am having significant pain in my hands and wrists, and would like your input on whether it could be something besides carpal tunnel. Over a year ago I completed a course of steriods over...
I appreciate all the replies. Omega, I did check with the clerk at the eyeglasses place; I can definitely get a prescription for glass lenses and contact lenses when I go to the opthalmologist. If I...
I started Plaquenil in February, and at that time my rheumy informed me that there is a risk for vision disturbances and that I should see an opthalmalogist (sp?) every six to 12 months. Last week my...
AveryLynn, Welcome! I am new, too, and everyone here is so nice and helpful. I have chronic pulmonary vasculitis, which at times they refer to as pulmonary hemmorrhage. Last year I was hospitalized...
Another comment on fungal infections... This past summer I developed a painful, itchy red rash with bright red spots under my breasts and on my abdomen. I was having periodic sweats from Prednisone...
Thanks so much for your replies, and I feel very welcomed. I appreciate the information. Montecarlo, the lesion on my face has no visible difference in texture. It looks like the area has been...
Hi all - I'm a new member but have been lurking here for a while and I have appreciated learning from all your comments. Tonight I finally have a question. I was diagnosed with UCTD a few months ago....