Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Questions

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - my 15yo girl has been diagnosed 16mths with lupus sle-RA-raynards.?

... Any advice? It's all a bit overwhelming. We live in New Zealand.She is under the care of a rheumatologist & takes plaquenil-paracetamol-ibuprofen. Her urine has steadily increasing level ...

Posted 16 days ago • 1 answer •

Is there other meds other than plaqunile for severe systemic & discoid lupus I'm on 200mg & the?

... blood tests and eye exams are bothersome and I was told by my specialist after being on this med I had to have liver biopsys once a year

Posted 18 days ago • 0 answers •

I am 31F just diagnosed with severe systemic & discoid lupus my memory is worse is this perminit?

My dr said since its been a while since they diagnosed I've been in a flare for 2 months my brain has leigions on it as well as my spleen will this heal or perminit?

Posted 18 days ago • 0 answers •

CellCept - I have a serve case of Lupus. I have been off all mediations for 2 years now. I had some?

... blood work

Posted 19 days ago • 1 answer •

Need friends and support pronto?

I am a woman with lupus and fibro. I am on morphine, norco, lyrica and thyroid meds. I am trying to wean off all off them except thyroid med. terribly afraid of withdraw and of course the pain. I ...

Posted 2 May 2012 • 2 answers •

Has anyone had feet trouble, excessive dryness causing fissures that bleed when taking Mobic?

I never had feet problems but since the last year when I started Mobic, my feet started to peel, crack and bleed. Went to foot Doctor Iwas told I do not have a fungus but could be my Lupus med so I ...

Posted 7 Apr 2012 • 2 answers •

I forgot to take my hydroxychloroquine (lupus) for about a month. I just started retaking it?

How long will it take to get back into my bloodstream? Lately, my eyes have been irritated and red and my breathing more dificult (emphysema) My usual dosage is 200mg. Tonight I took 300mg. Should I ...

Posted 4 Apr 2012 • 2 answers •

I have a strang question for you. The other night when I let my dog out?

I stood outside with her for a few minutes & it was dark of course. Well the next morning I was getting dressed & noticed a small "slug" on my lower calf! I know, YUK! When I went ...

Posted 29 Mar 2012 • 9 answers •

Lupus - Concerning support for my gf...I have been with my gf since Feb of 2006, I know she was?

... diagnosed

Posted 26 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Has drug induced lupus be a side effect of lisinopril?

since on this med I have severe muscle and joint pain

Posted 17 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Is Belimumab a great solution to someone who's having a hard time with their lupus conditions?

Posted 2 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Anyone have menstruation issues on Plaquenil?

Sine I've started taking Plaquenil I have had iregular periods. Sometimes twice a month. I'm also on C-Quinicrine as well. Could either have something to do with it?

Posted 1 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Anyone have tingling feet on Plaquenil?

I have SLE and have been taking Plaquenil for six months. For the past three weeks there is a tingling in both feet that is painless, but constant, like an electric current. Just curious if this ...

Posted 27 Feb 2012 • 0 answers •

Fatigue, diarrehea, and lower abdominal pain on Cellcept, how do I cope?

I have SLE with kidney involvement and have been on Cellcept for about 3 months. I have had alternating diarrhea and constipation for the entire time, which I expected, but also some lower abdominal ...

Posted 22 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

Vasculitis of the brain - will it increase my chance of stroke ?

Ok all you brains out there! I have a new condition, & I want someanswers my doctor did not give me. You all know I have Lupus, failed back surgeries, Fibromyalgia, mitral valve leak, ...

Posted 22 Feb 2012 • 14 answers •