Hi Alan I have been on Prednisolone on various doses for quite some time, I have had lupus in total for almost twenty years started with discoid and went systemic. I find that most of my symptoms can be well managed but the fatigue can still be a ...

Hi you don't say whether you take the Methotrexate orally or inject it, I am presuming that you are taking it orally, it is possible that you may need to take more Folic acid with it or start taking it if you don't already or you may well be one ...

Hi Happyp, They will listen but you have to make the right noises in the right ears! I would suggest you try to get a referral to a dermatologist too, I have been a lupie for almost twenty years now, I have been seen by and ignored by various ...

I am 54 years of age and have had lupus for years. I have had most all your symptons for years. I know I had blood work for years before finally being diagnosed with cancer that the lupus results were also found. It now shows up in each blood ...

Cheers love, I'll mention that to my dentist when I go next

Ooh good tip, thanks 2dogs. I will research bio cultures now as I've not tried anything like that but am willing to give anything a go right now as my mouth isoso uncomfortable. Many thanks. X

OMG - what an awful experience for your son (and you!) It's very good to hear he has done so well with his recovery. I very much hope to just have physio and perhaps a nerve block injection and avoid any op - I will definitely go down that route ...

Appreciate all your thoughts - I don't often allow myself to wallow but now and again it just helps to let it all out online rather than in 'real life' ;-) I think those of us coping with chronic long term conditions and illnesses do go through a...

Hi judylynne, welcome to the site!!! There a few members ' across the pond', who regularly post. Hope you find it as helpful as we do

Find one that will take you seriously! I had one Doctor tell me that I just needed a good shrink. I refuse to pay his bill and never saw the guy again! I actually have an Internist now. She is awesome

Hope you are feeling less put upon today - I am having a tough time right now too, so feel your pain! Just wanted to join in with praises for our wonderful NHS :-) Also, to reassure you. my son had an accident at school last year. He was ...

hi sezzie the tooth past I got from the dentist is colgate Duraphat 5000ppm Flioride its because the serliver in your mouth seems to thiken so suagery things stay on your teeth and if your not carefull you will end up with grotty teeth

Hi tc I have hurt my back in the past. Initially through lifting when I was 19. I had as they term it a slipped disc. I can't remember which one but it was thoracic and the prolapse does cause pressure on my sciatic nerve. I have caused further ...

Hi Keyes thank you for your reply...I will check this clinic out!..bestwishes

Gah! So frustrating struggling to understand this stuff

Hi, thanks Misty. I asked when the appointment was booked and they told me that cancellations basically never happen! But I will phone them weekly on the off-chance

Thanks Keyes - I cannot wait to see them now and am feeling hopeful that the path to help is starting at last! Donna, I have sent you a PM. Bonnie