Hi Esky, yes I joined WW to help me and it may take a bit more dedication because of steroids to loose weight but I did manage it. That in turn will help you cope. A boost is always good. Check with your doctor but in my opinion I can't see it ...

Hi Maggied54 and so sorry to hear you are to even thinking about seeing someone privately. I used to think private medicine was the way forward for me but it was the worse thing I could have done. All I found were doctors who were only ...

Sunsense that's the best and will not burn your eyes. It must be a factor 50

Hi Alan55 I have lupus and sjorgens. I have constant dry gritty eyes and use eye drops and gel everyday. I was diagnosed last year and have had routine yearly eye tests and never needed glasses until this year. The optician did think that that ...

Hi I don't get sunscreen / cream on prescription. I use ultrasun they do different versions / SPF factors. But it works great for my skin - over sensitive. It can be a bit pricey but it definitely works best for me

I personally wouldn't bother with the prescription sun creans as they are like glue, leave your skin white and sticky and mark your clothes. I stock up at the end of summer on reduced creams ready for the next year but that's just my opinion

Hi all I wanted to ask if anyone has joined slimming world with a diagnosis of lupus? I did lose weight with slimming world years ago before diagnosis, but hesitant to join because of the lupus and if it could affect it more. I have gained ...

I agree with Beckside and Purpletop. They are magnificent in the way they can halt a flare but all the consultants I see want me to move away from them as they have their own payload of side effects that seem to affect some people more than ...

Yeah ask your gp. Mine just offered it to me after I said I had lupus. Jo

Praying for you. Big big hugs xxxxx

Marfin Hi, I have made an appointment to see Rheumatologist privately on Tuesday next week, I have no idea as yet how much this will cost but feel if I'm paying someone, at least they have to listen to what I am saying, I was diagnosed with ...

Had my Incapacity stopped about 12 months ago I appealed and was awarded ESA after going to court on the 13/3/14 I gave it two weeks and had no contact from them, so I phoned them they said I couldn't speak to the department that deals with the ...

Just started taking Codeine and did try Amitriptyline and Gabapentin but did not like the side affects that I had, the specialist did say to me that I seem to be very sensitive to most of the tablets I have tried. thank you to everyone who ...

I use sunsense 50+ on prescription. They do not however do the face one which is tinted on prescription. I get that on Amazon for about £14. The tinted one is sunsense 50+ face

Hi Casey Sorry to hear how difficult it has been for you. Like the others I would recommend that you change your practice , and I know what you mean about always seeing a different rheumatologist. The rheumy nurses are your best point of contact ...

I know how you feel and good advice check out the consultant I went to see a pain specialist he charges £110.00 they all charge different go and Google Nuffield hospital see if they have one in your area the have a list of Doctors and what they do...

Hope all goes well for you. My husband had psoriatic arthritis diagnosed about 7 years ago (He told them what it was as he had been a lifelong sufferer from psoriasis and he was getting symptoms of arthritis) methotrexate was one of the things ...

Other signs: Swelling, for example ankles, high blood pressure, protein in urine (should do a mid-stream urine sample when giving the sample), abnormal signs in the blood tests. Yes, the low salt diet with reduced meat consumption is a good idea ...