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has anyone had any problems with the social security about the back to work programme. I was awarded 0 out of 18 points at my last interview. i have had lupus...

has anyone had any problems with the social security about the back to work prog...

sandwiches

•11 years ago

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When do you know when things are serious?

I've got so used to feeling really rubbish I'm not sure I'd know if/when I'd developed more serious symptoms. Like many of you guys ilive with daily pain,...

I've got so used to feeling really rubbish I'm not sure I'd know if/when I'd dev...

gillirun1

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Loss of feeling

Hey, I am a little concerned and would like to know whether anyone else has experienced the same thing before. Basically I was well for while but now I am...

Hey, I am a little concerned and would like to know whether anyone else has expe...

shay1

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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February's Guest Blog - Nicola Daly (Lupus Specialist Nurse)

This month's article has been written by Nicola Daly who is the Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist at University College London Hospital. She's taken a...

This month's article has been written by Nicola Daly who is the Rheumatology Cli...

Paul_Howard

Partner•11 years ago

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germ bag :(

hello everyone, ive always been lucky in the way that i only ever usually get a sore throat and loose my voice when my family catches our "winterly colds"...

hello everyone, ive always been lucky in the way that i only ever usually g...

caninecrazy

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Weight Gain/Loss

I have read, on different sites, that weight gain or loss is a symptom of Lupus. Are these symptoms before or after treatment. I understand that weight loss...

I have read, on different sites, that weight gain or loss is a symptom of Lupus....

Chapter

•11 years ago

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Just got bk from the gp and still only on pain killers, is there something I should be asking them for ? ;(

been up all nite and off work again, went to the gp and told her about the pain, just for her to ask if I have enough pain killers, I don't want to be taking...

been up all nite and off work again, went to the gp and told her about the pain,...

kgreig

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I'm back :)

Hi guys finally have credit again :) been a Horrible few days :/ my little boy has been really poorly last few days and It's certainly taken its toll on me....

Hi guys finally have credit again :) been a Horrible few days :/ my little boy h...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Just wondering if anyone given Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy a try? If so, did you experience any improvement in symptoms and did it help at all? Thanks

Just wondering if anyone given Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy a try? If so, did you e...

joshuaroberts

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Methotrexate

Today my rhumatologist put me on 10mg of Methotrexate as well as 5mg folic acid. She has also put me on 10mg endep for fibromyalgia. I was just wondering if...

Today my rhumatologist put me on 10mg of Methotrexate as well as 5mg folic acid....

joshuaroberts

•11 years ago

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To all Loopys out there. BEWARE PREGABALIN. Do your utmost to avoid this drug, its lethal.

I have been on Pregabalin 300mg twice daily for over 8 years. Within a few days the side effects started. The pain relief was reasonable but I started getting...

I have been on Pregabalin 300mg twice daily for over 8 years. Within a few days ...

jayniey

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Bent Finger

its the same finger the second one from my little finger i will go asleep and then when i wake up it will be fixed into place by bending forward and i wont be...

its the same finger the second one from my little finger i will go asleep and th...

Danielle2419

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Steroid injections over tablets????

Hi I'm trying to come off pred, I'm going down to 7.5mg tomorrow. I have decided I want to come off them completely. Will I just be able to have injections...

Hi I'm trying to come off pred, I'm going down to 7.5mg tomorrow. I have decided...

Stacy2310

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Low vitamin d levels and low full blood count- and more tablets

Went for my normal blood tests and additional vitamin D test due to muscle twitches ans achy legs and arms. I have just been informed my vitamin levels are...

Went for my normal blood tests and additional vitamin D test due to muscle twitc...

Hhsegibs

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Gabapentin

Has anybody on here had any experience of this drug?? I have been Rx it for pain relief (100mg 3 x day to begin with)

Has anybody on here had any experience of this drug?? I have been Rx it for p...

Nanuuk

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Lupus Fog

Just a little giggle as i have been giggling ever since. Went into a shop they did not have what i wanted,while walking to exit,hand went in pocket pulled out...

Just a little giggle as i have been giggling ever since. Went into a shop they ...

janiceray

•11 years ago

13 Replies

turned down for ESA after 37 years working

For the past 3years I have worked in a farmshop in the the kitchen making cakes and meals,it was very busy little place with only me in the kitchen. I became...

For the past 3years I have worked in a farmshop in the the kitchen making cakes ...

luupysue

•11 years ago

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What sunscream do you use?

I am using SPF 50+. For the last year I am using the Apivita sunscream which covered me at the beginning but not anymore. I have also used the Avene, La Roche...

I am using SPF 50+. For the last year I am using the Apivita sunscream which cov...

ribitribi

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Edge of breast/Ribcage/Shoulder Blade Aches & Pains

I have been getting a dull, burning ache on the outer side of the right breast area which sometimes extends around into the back and shoulder blade area. This...

I have been getting a dull, burning ache on the outer side of the right breast a...

LucyLocket

•11 years ago

36 Replies

I suffer with really bad joint pain which gt worse 1 month ago then i suffered a fall breaking my hip?

The doctors cant work out how this occured as i had severe pain in the 2 weeks before & even saw my gp who said it was Sciatica then as i was getting into a...

The doctors cant work out how this occured as i had severe pain in the 2 weeks b...

Lisa78

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Pericarditis Treatment? What works the best?

misty14

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Food Poisoning/NoroVirus accompanied by severe amounts of partial and complex seizures - HELP!

For the past 5 days, I've had severe sickness and diahorrea as a result of food poisoning from shellfish. I've had food poisoning from shellfish previously,...

For the past 5 days, I've had severe sickness and diahorrea as a result of food ...

karlyt

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Hi there. I am looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with thyroid problem last year and was put on thyroxine also was told that I had a

Autoimmune disorder but nothing specific.My rheumatologist done bloods last July and as I am due to see my pain specialist tomorrow I dug out previous letters...

Autoimmune disorder but nothing specific.My rheumatologist done bloods last July...

dawsden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Anyone taking this for APS? alongside Aspirin. Prescribed today by my Rhuematologist to try to combat my severe cluster headaches/migraines. Would appreciate...

Anyone taking this for APS? alongside Aspirin. Prescribed today by my Rhuematol...

LupusKaren

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Do I need Hydroxychlorq.?

Hi fellow sufferers. My first time here. How do you deal with taken tablets every day and what do you take?? Is there an alternative to Hydroxiq.? Have...

Hi fellow sufferers. My first time here. How do you deal with taken table...

doha

•11 years ago

10 Replies

jaw pain and blocked ear?

Do any of you fellow lupus, sjogrens etc sufferers ever have pains in jaw joints and a feeling of ear being blocked, i know i have tmj ,but have found out that...

Do any of you fellow lupus, sjogrens etc sufferers ever have pains in jaw joints...

rockchic

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Rheumy in Manchester

Hi My friend is losing her rheumy so needs suggestions of respected rheumatologist s in Manchester. Any suggestions? She has active SLE and needs some tlc...

Hi My friend is losing her rheumy so needs suggestions of respected rheumatolog...

Chablis

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Pain in joints which feels like in the middle of my bottom...hurts so much to walk.

My main pain, at the moment, seems to be in my buttocks... usually one at a time...rarely both together, which results in not being able to walk at all....

My main pain, at the moment, seems to be in my buttocks... usually one at a time...

Keepingsmiling

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Please give me hope of a "normal" life. Is it possible ?

Hi all I am looking for hope . Seven years ago, after a long time thinking I was a hypochondriac I was diagnosed with lupus SLE without organ involvement . I...

Hi all I am looking for hope . Seven years ago, after a long time thinking I wa...

Zforsyth

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Not so happy feet

please someone tell me what to do with my feet I'm in agony and don't often look at my feet but 1 next to my big toe I is agony not only does it feel broke it...

please someone tell me what to do with my feet I'm in agony and don't often look...

letslaugh63

•11 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - LUPUS UK | HealthUnlocked

LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2013

DLA

When do you know when things are serious?

Loss of feeling

February's Guest Blog - Nicola Daly (Lupus Specialist Nurse)

germ bag :(

Weight Gain/Loss

Just got bk from the gp and still only on pain killers, is there something I should be asking them for ? ;(

I'm back :)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Methotrexate

To all Loopys out there. BEWARE PREGABALIN. Do your utmost to avoid this drug, its lethal.

Bent Finger

Steroid injections over tablets????

Low vitamin d levels and low full blood count- and more tablets

Gabapentin

Lupus Fog

turned down for ESA after 37 years working

What sunscream do you use?

Edge of breast/Ribcage/Shoulder Blade Aches & Pains

I suffer with really bad joint pain which gt worse 1 month ago then i suffered a fall breaking my hip?

Pericarditis Treatment? What works the best?

Food Poisoning/NoroVirus accompanied by severe amounts of partial and complex seizures - HELP!

Hi there. I am looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with thyroid problem last year and was put on thyroxine also was told that I had a

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Do I need Hydroxychlorq.?

jaw pain and blocked ear?

Rheumy in Manchester

Pain in joints which feels like in the middle of my bottom...hurts so much to walk.

Please give me hope of a "normal" life. Is it possible ?

Not so happy feet

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