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Anyone else get balance problems?

Hi, does anyone else get balance problems with their SLE. I cant drive on the motorway anymore as I feel the road is tilting to the side and I am being pulled...

Hi, does anyone else get balance problems with their SLE. I cant drive on the m...

annmaz

•12 years ago

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MRSA

I have not been in touch much lately as I have been going to visit my nephew in intensive care daily for over six week's now.Finally he has been taken off the...

I have not been in touch much lately as I have been going to visit my nephew in ...

Binkey

•12 years ago

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Topic of the Month: February - Coping with Mouth Ulcers

Oral ulcers and sores are a common symptom in lupus patients. Whilst they are not life-threatening they can be exceptionally uncomfortable and so any measure...

Oral ulcers and sores are a common symptom in lupus patients. Whilst they are no...

Paul_Howard

Partner•12 years ago

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Statins and SLE - which statins are safe to use with SLE?

Having High Cholesterol of 8.2 and a host of AI conditions I was prescribed Simvastatin. After 6 weeks of muscle pain, fatigue and finally shingles (which has...

Having High Cholesterol of 8.2 and a host of AI conditions I was prescribed Simv...

KatieA

•12 years ago

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Can anyone give advice if I have to appeal and go to tribunal?

I'm not quite at that stage yet but my ESA's been stopped so I've written off and asked if they can look again and change the decision. I've been in this...

I'm not quite at that stage yet but my ESA's been stopped so I've written off an...

teecayc

•12 years ago

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i dont seem to understand it

i was diagnosed with SLE in 1996. i did not make any real changes in my life and carried as usual. in 2005 i had a stroke and its been pants ever since. i...

i was diagnosed with SLE in 1996. i did not make any real changes in my life and...

talula

•12 years ago

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Class iv Lupus Nephritis

Hi, I was diagnosed with SLE 3 1/2years ago & then 3weeks ago class iv lupus nephritis was confirmed after a kidney biopsy. I've been put on 40mg...

Hi, I was diagnosed with SLE 3 1/2years ago & then 3weeks ago class iv lupus nep...

Dusty

•12 years ago

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a question for the girls

dose anyone have very painful periods, mine are reducing me to tears. the pain gets stronger when opening my bowels during my monthly. i also go through spells...

dose anyone have very painful periods, mine are reducing me to tears. the pain g...

nerri

•12 years ago

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mouth ulcers now

Up all night scratching and sore with the blisters and now started with mouth ulcers all on my tongue so tired too :(

Up all night scratching and sore with the blisters and now started with mouth ul...

Jennie73

•12 years ago

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Any recommendations for lupus friendly holiday destinations in July? I'd like to go abroad but obviously not somewhere too hot. Thanks.

Twentythree

•12 years ago

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LUPUS UK Butterfly Bugs are here! Competition

***This competition is now closed. Thank you so much to everybody that entered. The winning photo was by Chris Dickson and can be viewed at...

***This competition is now closed. Thank you so much to everybody that entered. ...

Paul_Howard

Partner•12 years ago

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Losing my memory

Hi, I was dignosed with SLE Lupus since 1989, i`m very worried, i`ve been experiencing something completely new for me, i`ve been forgeting things even where...

Hi, I was dignosed with SLE Lupus since 1989, i`m very worried, i`ve been exper...

Lily28

•12 years ago

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Bad Skin

Hi everyone, I have Lupus, diagnosed in November and am taking Planquenil 200mg once a day (started off at twice a day but told to reduce after 3 months) to...

Hi everyone, I have Lupus, diagnosed in November and am taking Planquenil 200mg ...

Kellyleg

•12 years ago

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Getting really sore with these blisters now

Feeling really rubbish at the moment been on pain killers all weekend went to a friends party itchy sore,it was really embarrasing trying not to scratch in...

Feeling really rubbish at the moment been on pain killers all weekend went to a ...

Jennie73

•12 years ago

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Help Please?

I have been told it is 95% certain that I have Lupus. The hospital are still confused as raised antibodies and symptoms are saying Lupus but the Lupus test has...

I have been told it is 95% certain that I have Lupus. The hospital are still con...

Becky84

•12 years ago

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could somebody help me recognise the symtoms of lupus

Hi there, I am also looking for some information, I to am incredably itchy, hand arms, top of feet, back ,head ,stomach etc I have in the last few weeks...

Hi there, I am also looking for some information, I to am incredably itchy, hand...

SheenaMackay

•12 years ago

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Does anyone have seed corns underneath their feet?

I've had seed corns (small hard like white stones) underneath my feet for the last 10 years. I have about 5 on each foot. They can be very sore and make...

I've had seed corns (small hard like white stones) underneath my feet for the la...

schnauzersmudge

•12 years ago

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methotrexate and chest infections normal?

Hi i started Methotrexate in Sept last year and since then have had chest infections one after another.Is this normal? My doc is concerned but not my Rheumy. I...

Hi i started Methotrexate in Sept last year and since then have had chest infect...

Kay1966-7-5

•12 years ago

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Scared i have Lupus, any thoughts on my symptons would be appreciated

I have had agonizing pains in my knees since my teens, i am now 41. it has always been called 'onset juvenile osteoarthritis' by my GP. and that im just a...

I have had agonizing pains in my knees since my teens, i am now 41. it has alway...

daisydoo

•12 years ago

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Blisters and itchy skin again :(

Very sore itchy and quite a few small blisters again

Jennie73

•12 years ago

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Bad dreams?

I always know when my lupus is really flaring up as I have terrible dreams. I couldn't call them nightmares but they are totallly irrational and paranoid...

I always know when my lupus is really flaring up as I have terrible dreams. ...

tiredmum

•12 years ago

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Can anyone on or had the steroid injection share their experiences?

I have been advised that I may need to have a steroid injection in a few weeks time to bring my Lupus flare under control. Due to the bad experiences I have...

I have been advised that I may need to have a steroid injection in a few weeks t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Blotchy hands

I'm new to this forum so I'd be really interested to know if other people have found they get blotchy burning palms. Mine have been like this ever since I was...

I'm new to this forum so I'd be really interested to know if other people have f...

panther50

•12 years ago

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Painful knees again!

I have been having pain in my knees recently (when I was 1st diagnosed 2 years ago they were very bad & I had a steroid injection in them) They hurt alot when...

I have been having pain in my knees recently (when I was 1st diagnosed 2 years a...

panther50

•12 years ago

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any recommendations on combating Methotrexate nausea?

katel

•12 years ago

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Bowel problems with Lupus

Been having bowel problems for years with Lupus and Scleroderma my doctor prescribed tablets to control it I had the camera 2 weeks ago and Im just waiting for...

Been having bowel problems for years with Lupus and Scleroderma my doctor prescr...

Jennie73

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know if, or how, it maybe possible to lesson the Lupus photosensitive reaction to fluorescent lighting please?

Only I'm due to start a work trial tomorrow morning, being a chefs' assistant in a pub kitchen & so will have to work under fluorescent lights for 35-55 hours...

Only I'm due to start a work trial tomorrow morning, being a chefs' assistant in...

Smiler1

•12 years ago

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Facial rash

Hi, i have recently developed a facial rash, it can be be very red inflammed and prickly hot, then i get a few small blister like spots, Or i look like a...

Hi, i have recently developed a facial rash, it can be be very red inflammed an...

frog

•12 years ago

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Lupus Rash

Hi everyone, Even though I feel quite positive today after a restless night of sleep. I think the rash on my chest is spreading down to my belly and up my...

Hi everyone, Even though I feel quite positive today after a restless night o...

kaw86

•12 years ago

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Pins and needles and small blisters with Lupus Raynauds and Scleroderma does anyone else suffer with this

I suffer with pins and needles a lot in my hands and feet I was told by my consultant that it was all part of the conditions but I dont know how to ease it as...

I suffer with pins and needles a lot in my hands and feet I was told by my consu...

Jennie73

•12 years ago

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All posts for February 2012

Anyone else get balance problems?

MRSA

Topic of the Month: February - Coping with Mouth Ulcers

Statins and SLE - which statins are safe to use with SLE?

Can anyone give advice if I have to appeal and go to tribunal?

i dont seem to understand it

Class iv Lupus Nephritis

a question for the girls

mouth ulcers now

Any recommendations for lupus friendly holiday destinations in July? I'd like to go abroad but obviously not somewhere too hot. Thanks.

LUPUS UK Butterfly Bugs are here! Competition

Losing my memory

Bad Skin

Getting really sore with these blisters now

Help Please?

could somebody help me recognise the symtoms of lupus

Does anyone have seed corns underneath their feet?

methotrexate and chest infections normal?

Scared i have Lupus, any thoughts on my symptons would be appreciated

Blisters and itchy skin again :(

Bad dreams?

Can anyone on or had the steroid injection share their experiences?

Blotchy hands

Painful knees again!

any recommendations on combating Methotrexate nausea?

Bowel problems with Lupus

Does anyone know if, or how, it maybe possible to lesson the Lupus photosensitive reaction to fluorescent lighting please?

Facial rash

Lupus Rash

Pins and needles and small blisters with Lupus Raynauds and Scleroderma does anyone else suffer with this

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LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2012

Anyone else get balance problems?

MRSA

Topic of the Month: February - Coping with Mouth Ulcers

Statins and SLE - which statins are safe to use with SLE?

Can anyone give advice if I have to appeal and go to tribunal?

i dont seem to understand it

Class iv Lupus Nephritis

a question for the girls

mouth ulcers now

Any recommendations for lupus friendly holiday destinations in July? I'd like to go abroad but obviously not somewhere too hot. Thanks.

LUPUS UK Butterfly Bugs are here! ***Competition***

Losing my memory

Bad Skin

Getting really sore with these blisters now

Help Please?

could somebody help me recognise the symtoms of lupus

Does anyone have seed corns underneath their feet?

methotrexate and chest infections normal?

Scared i have Lupus, any thoughts on my symptons would be appreciated

Blisters and itchy skin again :(

Bad dreams?

Can anyone on or had the steroid injection share their experiences?

Blotchy hands

Painful knees again!

any recommendations on combating Methotrexate nausea?

Bowel problems with Lupus

Does anyone know if, or how, it maybe possible to lesson the Lupus photosensitive reaction to fluorescent lighting please?

Facial rash

Lupus Rash

Pins and needles and small blisters with Lupus Raynauds and Scleroderma does anyone else suffer with this

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Did you experience more frequent and/or severe lupus flares during the hot summer 2018 compared to summer 2017? (Please explain in comments)

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Archive

LUPUS UK Butterfly Bugs are here! Competition