ANY advice on filling out long-term disability claims? I have been on short-term disability (which I am extremely thankful the company I work [worked?] for has), but my SLE is still flaring and I...
Thanks Ginny and RedRose! Your input gives me more positive energy to get through these next few weeks (3 weeks and counting on Imuran!). One more question on the nausea, does it depend on what time...
Hi all, This thread was very useful for me. THanks everyone for writing their experiences! I have been taking Imuran for 3 weeks now. So far, bloodwork-wise I am fine. My problem is the nausea. I am...
There's a blood test my rheumatologist did (TPMT) that indicates if you are more likely to have a reaction to Imuran. It's a genetic test. Here's a review article for your rheumy that might be...
Thanks all for your responses. They are reassuring, which i think is really what I need - to hear the patient perspective. I did the genetic test (TMTP) so I am unlikely to have that allergic...
I am on high dose prednisone and plaquenil. I've been on prednisone (mostly at 10-15 mg doses) for 22 years and plaquenil for ~12 years. This recent flare is a nasty one and we are now talking of...