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When to go to docs?

If you are on immunesuppresents are you meant to go to the doctors at the first sign of an infection (even a cold) or do you wait to see if it comes to...

If you are on immunesuppresents are you meant to go to the doctors at the first ...

lucyloo023

•12 years ago

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Escitalopram Anti Depressant.

I have just started Escitalopram for depression does anyone have any experience of this drug and how quickly did it work for you. Thanks. Doreen

I have just started Escitalopram for depression does anyone have any experience ...

sweeney

•12 years ago

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When going for a job interview should you tell them about your Lupus condition or wait and see if you get the job?

janetd

•12 years ago

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SLEEP

I have SLE, Raynaurds and a whole load of other thingy's as i like to call them. I so cant sleep properly even taking a sleeping pill and I know its part of...

I have SLE, Raynaurds and a whole load of other thingy's as i like to call them....

ebril

•12 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine = awful smelly flatulence...

I've been on Hydroxychloroquine for about a week (200mg twice daily) and I have to say I have the most awful problem with farting... I am taking various...

I've been on Hydroxychloroquine for about a week (200mg twice daily) and I have ...

Jennie_103

•12 years ago

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Anti depressant question.

Can anyone suggest a suitable anti depressant with few side effects,I have lupus and migraine. I have had terrible side effects to 4 different ones and had...

Can anyone suggest a suitable anti depressant with few side effects,I have lupus...

sweeney

•12 years ago

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hello-i have a question

have anyone been given lupus |? connective tiss disorder diagnosis without postitive bloods

have anyone been given lupus |? connective tiss disorder diagnosis without posti...

moss

•12 years ago

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COLD!!

I don't know about all of you but I hate this cold weather, even with the heating up high, I'm still struggling to keep warm. I have Raynaudes (spelling?) &...

I don't know about all of you but I hate this cold weather, even with the heatin...

Trace

•12 years ago

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Latest News from Prof Hughes! Yep! Lupus-Sjogrens-Hypothyroid dis. My hip. AND the cold weather hurts me.!!

Hi folks, Before christmas i wrote that i was seeing the Lupus legend Prof G Hughes at London Bridge Hospital... see here:...

Hi folks, Before christmas i wrote that i was seeing the Lupus legend Prof G ...

faeryfey

•12 years ago

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diagnosis

has anyone else been given diagnosis of connective tissue tisorder ? sle without bloods been postive. i have this lable and been on med s for ten years plus...

has anyone else been given diagnosis of connective tissue tisorder ? sle without...

moss

•12 years ago

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My husband has terrible shin pain - could it be a side effect of steroids or lansoprazole? Any help would be appreciated.

Anne_john

•12 years ago

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having kids?

hey i was diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago.. been coping ok most of the time.. but was wondering how people coped with having children? if it was easy to have...

hey i was diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago.. been coping ok most of the time.. b...

marie123

•12 years ago

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Unstable to travel

My cousin is getting married in Thailand and I emailed the specialist nurse last week for advice re travelling. She rang me today to say that they had had a...

My cousin is getting married in Thailand and I emailed the specialist nurse last...

annie330

•12 years ago

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Anyone else got experience with Cyclophosphamide?

Hi all, I am starting Rituximab soon and then got told today that I will be given Cyclophosphamide as well. I was handed a leaflet that mentioned extreme...

Hi all, I am starting Rituximab soon and then got told today that I will be give...

Karen34

•12 years ago

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Valentine's Day and Self-Love

Hello everyone, Valentine's Day is on the way and I am very grateful to self-love coach Glenn Moore for writing a beautiful blog post for me. If you want to...

Hello everyone, Valentine's Day is on the way and I am very grateful to self-lo...

Ani-

•12 years ago

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Are there any teenage Lupies out there?

I have Lupus and so does my best friends teenage daughter. She is feeling a bit isolated and wants to chat "teenage things" with other teenagers who understand...

I have Lupus and so does my best friends teenage daughter. She is feeling a bit ...

tiredmum

•12 years ago

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Anyone on Mycophenolate?

lupylupus

•12 years ago

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Where is the best place to research the UK (Scotland) benefits system regarding retiring on ill health - thanks.Malcolm

pirate-yaker

•12 years ago

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Should I take Ill Health Retirement

I am in a quandry, finding working very difficult, but finances would be tight if I gave up work. I live on my own so don't know how I would manage. Just...

I am in a quandry, finding working very difficult, but finances would be tight i...

Sue2803

•12 years ago

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20mg YAY!

Hey everyone, just wanted to say my steroids are finally being reduced! i'm now on just 20mg prednisolone! and think my face is finally starting to go back to...

Hey everyone, just wanted to say my steroids are finally being reduced! i'm now ...

Nikkski22

•12 years ago

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Has anyone been offered Azathioprine to take I looked up the side effects seems a bit scary. My system hates medication and reacts to it.

witch2

•12 years ago

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Tattoo? should i or shouldnt i?

hi, i am new to this site, joined it thro facebook, my question is- i hv many tattoos, quite a lot since being diagnosed in april 2010(altho had positive...

hi, i am new to this site, joined it thro facebook, my question is- i hv many ta...

nicnoo

•12 years ago

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where do i go from here

I am 100 per cent i have lupus and fibromialgia been diagnosed with fibro but no one will commit to the lupus because i keep getting neg ana and have been told...

I am 100 per cent i have lupus and fibromialgia been diagnosed with fibro but no...

Lifeback

•12 years ago

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pain....

is really suffereing with pain feel like a suck record tryin to explain wat is wrong with lupus sle dle in lamens terms how do u explain it

is really suffereing with pain feel like a suck record tryin to explain wat is w...

julia-rowland

•12 years ago

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Anyone else giving themselves G-csf injections?

If so, have you had many side effects? I can not get up the next morning as I have bad flu like symptoms with raised temperature, low blood pressure of about...

If so, have you had many side effects? I can not get up the next morning as I ha...

Karen34

•12 years ago

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You may find this interesting with regards to USA drug for Lupus called Benlysta.

Here is the link to read the article: www.lupusny.org/about-lupus/lupus-treatments

Here is the link to read the article: www.lupusny.org/about-lupus/lupus-treatmen...

Lulabelle

•12 years ago

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Seen this on the internet - positive as it Highlights Lupus. Men may find this useful with Lupus SLE

Television Show “Royal Pains” Highlights Lupus February 02, 2012 The USA Network television show “Royal Pains” recently has brought increased attention...

Television Show “Royal Pains” Highlights Lupus February 02, 2012 The USA Ne...

Lulabelle

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Hi my daughter has just turned 20 and recently diagnosed with SLE. She had to drop out of uni and cannot claim jobseekers as she is not fit

enough. Hi my daughter has just turned 20 and recently diagnosed with SLE. She had to drop out of uni and cannot claim jobseekers as she is not fit enough to...

enough. Hi my daughter has just turned 20 and recently diagnosed with SLE. She h...

largesse

•12 years ago

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Anyone else develop allergies with Lupus?

Hi all, I have never been an allergic person before, but over the past couple of months this has all changed. I can now only wash my clothes in Fairy...

Hi all, I have never been an allergic person before, but over the past couple of...

Karen34

•12 years ago

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Heel pain

Hi does anyone else suffer with heel pain, which gets worse at night. whole foot feels like it throbing, burning at night. Do you think it is connected to the...

Hi does anyone else suffer with heel pain, which gets worse at night. whole foot...

erky

•12 years ago

9 Replies

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LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2012

When to go to docs?

Escitalopram Anti Depressant.

When going for a job interview should you tell them about your Lupus condition or wait and see if you get the job?

SLEEP

Hydroxychloroquine = awful smelly flatulence...

Anti depressant question.

hello-i have a question

COLD!!

Latest News from Prof Hughes! Yep! Lupus-Sjogrens-Hypothyroid dis. My hip. AND the cold weather hurts me.!!

diagnosis

My husband has terrible shin pain - could it be a side effect of steroids or lansoprazole? Any help would be appreciated.

having kids?

Unstable to travel

Anyone else got experience with Cyclophosphamide?

Valentine's Day and Self-Love

Are there any teenage Lupies out there?

Anyone on Mycophenolate?

Where is the best place to research the UK (Scotland) benefits system regarding retiring on ill health - thanks.Malcolm

Should I take Ill Health Retirement

20mg YAY!

Has anyone been offered Azathioprine to take I looked up the side effects seems a bit scary. My system hates medication and reacts to it.

Tattoo? should i or shouldnt i?

where do i go from here

pain....

Anyone else giving themselves G-csf injections?

You may find this interesting with regards to USA drug for Lupus called Benlysta.

Seen this on the internet - positive as it Highlights Lupus. Men may find this useful with Lupus SLE

Hi my daughter has just turned 20 and recently diagnosed with SLE. She had to drop out of uni and cannot claim jobseekers as she is not fit

Anyone else develop allergies with Lupus?

Heel pain

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