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Problems with weight gain due to steriods and other meds?

As SS sufferers we tend to be treated with steriods and other meds that without any fault to ourselves make us expand out. It will normally start with a moon...

As SS sufferers we tend to be treated with steriods and other meds that without ...

june_jdr

•13 years ago

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I have had 2 steroid injections in 2 months and they seemed to help but now being put on hydroxychloroquine has any one else used this?

Not sure been recommended to go on to hydroxychloroquine and 2 ibuprofen tablets a day has any one else tried or recommended this?

Not sure been recommended to go on to hydroxychloroquine and 2 ibuprofen tablets...

denisep

•13 years ago

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Heart disease and depression and the links to lupus

Hi everyone, I have posted a new piece on my website about diet, depression and heart disease with a few suggestions for recipe books. If you are...

Hi everyone, I have posted a new piece on my website about diet, depressi...

Ani-

•13 years ago

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Can anyone tell me what specific support there is for a Carer of a person who experiences Lupus?

Carer2

•13 years ago

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Hi i'm new here; Can Lupus (systemic) cause dementia/ dementia type symptoms?

Carer2

•13 years ago

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is it common to get cysts?. started getting them on my foot.not sure what is is yet waitin for results xray.

tracyxx

•13 years ago

1 Reply

has anybody had an eeg test electromyopathy test? or an mri with the dye?

heatherx

•13 years ago

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do anybody have brain inflammation with their lupus or cerebral lupus?

heatherx

•13 years ago

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DLA

has anyone with lupus ever been refused DLA-i am getting concerned with all the changes that have happened

has anyone with lupus ever been refused DLA-i am getting concerned with all the ...

moss

•13 years ago

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I'm newly diagnosed and I'm scared :-(

Hi I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with SLE, and I’m scared,I have an underactive thyroid gland diagnose 3 months ago and Reynolds syndrome for 6 years...

Hi I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with SLE, and I’m scared,I have an underact...

vicky00

•13 years ago

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Fed up with Lupus Raynauds and Scleroderma :(

I wish they could find a cure for these conditions especially Lupus it drains the life out of you I could fall asleep standing up if I could.Its affecting me...

I wish they could find a cure for these conditions especially Lupus it drains th...

Jennie73

•13 years ago

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Does anyone know of how to find out if there's a Lupus support group in my area?

I moved 6 weeks ago to a new area to live at my boyfriends house, I'm REALLY struggling at the moment, still don't know the area enough to get about, still not...

I moved 6 weeks ago to a new area to live at my boyfriends house, I'm REALLY str...

Smiler1

•13 years ago

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red nose

funny question i no but i ALWAYS have a red nose. nothing on my cheeks. when it cold it goes even redder and blue ish. why and does anyone else have this...

funny question i no but i ALWAYS have a red nose. nothing on my cheeks. when it ...

moss

•13 years ago

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Does anyone know if an SLE test can be done via a biopsy?

HI all, I have DLE, had a skin biopsy last year via an emergency doctor (I was working away). In the last appt, she mentioned that I'd, ''...had a blood test...

HI all, I have DLE, had a skin biopsy last year via an emergency doctor (I was ...

Smiler1

•13 years ago

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what do the points mean

i had a med doctor that called out to me on tues for DLA. i had a glance at the paper work she was filling out and seen the numbers 3s and 2s beside hips knees...

i had a med doctor that called out to me on tues for DLA. i had a glance at the ...

jodie

•13 years ago

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i am currently on methotrexate.

i have been taking methotrexate since november 2011 but i haven't noticed any benefits. I get more headaches, hair loss and so much more tired. Does this...

i have been taking methotrexate since november 2011 but i haven't noticed any be...

kimbo23

•13 years ago

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night sweats

anyone else have runs oif night sweats mine are shocking

moss

•13 years ago

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Lupus isn't me...

.. though I seem to have lupus separate personality. Why is everything such a struggle? DLA... ESA... Life..... I thought in my 20 somethings I'd get it...

.. though I seem to have lupus separate personality. Why is everything such a...

kaw86

•13 years ago

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HOLIDAYS ABROAD ?

Hi fellow Lupies out there! How do you feel about going abroad now you have Lupus. As a family we always spent half term in the UK - mostly at Centre Parcs and...

Hi fellow Lupies out there! How do you feel about going abroad now you have Lupu...

Lulabelle

•13 years ago

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Hi Can anyone help me. My hair is thining so much. Are there any products i can buy to help this loss. thanks

kimbo23

•13 years ago

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MCTD - is it genetic?

I have recently been diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and I forgot to ask at the appointment whether it is genetic? Will I pass this on to my...

I have recently been diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and I forgot...

Jennie_103

•13 years ago

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Can SLE mimic RA

After years of suffering various symptoms over the years including Raynauds, joint and muscle pains, dry eyes,dry skin, bowel problems, hair loss and tiredness...

After years of suffering various symptoms over the years including Raynauds, joi...

LynB

•13 years ago

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I've 12 years of SLE blood tests all being in normal range. Does SLE still cause symptoms and problems even though results are negative?

MandaM

•13 years ago

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Holiday Insurance

Been insured through our Bank for years for our travel, have never declared that I have Lupus but the last year I have not been as good as in the past. Feel...

Been insured through our Bank for years for our travel, have never declared that...

MaryMcculloch

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Not sure what to do about possible lupus

Hi all, Firstly sorry for this life storey but this may take a while to explain. I was told last year after an operation to remove a skin leision (looked...

Hi all, Firstly sorry for this life storey but this may take a while to explain....

Lola-Belle

•13 years ago

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INSOMNIA

Hi , has anyone used one a night Nytol for insomnia,if so were u left drowsy the following day. I take a sleeping tablet and hate the morning after...

Hi , has anyone used one a night Nytol for insomnia,if so were u left drowsy t...

sweeney

•13 years ago

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do i need to tell the DVLA or insurance company about lupus

luupysue

•13 years ago

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chill blains

why oh why can i not get rid of my chill blains i ve had em for months in my toes

why oh why can i not get rid of my chill blains i ve had em for months in my toe...

moss

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Can you help??

I am thinking that I have fibromyalgia symptoms - I know it's quite common with lupus. What differences are there between the 2? Is it best to mention...

I am thinking that I have fibromyalgia symptoms - I know it's quite common with ...

senorascully

•13 years ago

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Newly diagnosed!!

Hi ..... after being treated for Rhuematoid arthritis for 2 and a half years.... I was given the diagnosis of SLE 6 weeks ago .... BY POST!!! Good job i can...

Hi ..... after being treated for Rhuematoid arthritis for 2 and a half years.......

clairektng

•13 years ago

5 Replies

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LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2012

Problems with weight gain due to steriods and other meds?

I have had 2 steroid injections in 2 months and they seemed to help but now being put on hydroxychloroquine has any one else used this?

Heart disease and depression and the links to lupus

Can anyone tell me what specific support there is for a Carer of a person who experiences Lupus?

Hi i'm new here; Can Lupus (systemic) cause dementia/ dementia type symptoms?

is it common to get cysts?. started getting them on my foot.not sure what is is yet waitin for results xray.

has anybody had an eeg test electromyopathy test? or an mri with the dye?

do anybody have brain inflammation with their lupus or cerebral lupus?

DLA

I'm newly diagnosed and I'm scared :-(

Fed up with Lupus Raynauds and Scleroderma :(

Does anyone know of how to find out if there's a Lupus support group in my area?

red nose

Does anyone know if an SLE test can be done via a biopsy?

what do the points mean

i am currently on methotrexate.

night sweats

Lupus isn't me...

HOLIDAYS ABROAD ?

Hi Can anyone help me. My hair is thining so much. Are there any products i can buy to help this loss. thanks

MCTD - is it genetic?

Can SLE mimic RA

I've 12 years of SLE blood tests all being in normal range. Does SLE still cause symptoms and problems even though results are negative?

Holiday Insurance

Not sure what to do about possible lupus

INSOMNIA

do i need to tell the DVLA or insurance company about lupus

chill blains

Can you help??

Newly diagnosed!!

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