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Lupus & thyroid testing

Hi all, I'm new to this but have found all your posts very interesting. I was wondering if anybody was aware of how lupus can affect thyroid blood tests...

Hi all, I'm new to this but have found all your posts very interesting. I was ...

Shazzymartin

•11 years ago

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Just fell over !!

Blooming marvellous eh!. Just went flying up the steps in the back garden and hurt my leg, wrist and arm. Don't know what happened but my back is now...

Blooming marvellous eh!. Just went flying up the steps in the back garden and hu...

lillyanne

•11 years ago

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Scarred!

Don't post very often as I feel I'm not so badly off with my lupus as others. However, today have had a skin biopsy on my face to determine if I have discoid...

Don't post very often as I feel I'm not so badly off with my lupus as others. H...

Heather3005

•11 years ago

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why do I feel pig in the middle !!

I have mild lupus, fibromyalgia and being tested for sjogrens. I asked on here about lupus fog after a visit to A & E as disorientated and told that was the...

I have mild lupus, fibromyalgia and being tested for sjogrens. I asked on here a...

jayfer

•11 years ago

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Where is everyone??

It has been very quiet recently on the forum. I know we all had our issues with the logging in etc but still, there hasn't been much activity here. I would...

It has been very quiet recently on the forum. I know we all had our issues with...

Purpletop

•11 years ago

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Multiple Fibrovascular hemangiomas of the spine?

Has anyone had and or got multiple fibrovascular hemangiomas of the spine? If so what treatment have you been offered?

Has anyone had and or got multiple fibrovascular hemangiomas of the spine? If so...

InSpain

•11 years ago

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Falls

Hi guys and gals. Feeling a bit sore at the moment. Since last Sunday I have fell over twice. Happily walking down a slope and my leg gave out. Fortunately or...

Hi guys and gals. Feeling a bit sore at the moment. Since last Sunday I have fel...

lowicklady55

•11 years ago

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Lupus and the contraceptive pill

Does anyone have any information on whether the pill has any effect on lupus for better or worse? I came across an old book today that recommended steering...

Does anyone have any information on whether the pill has any effect on lupus for...

Loopylooby

•11 years ago

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Lupus and Thin Skin

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone else suffers from thin skin like me. The skin on my legs are incredibly thin and as such I bruise like a peach (and...

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone else suffers from thin skin like me....

Flippityfish

•11 years ago

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weather

hope everyone is doing ok. I have had some horrible headaches. Don't think its caught me glad kids are now off school for six weeks. any advice on discoid be...

hope everyone is doing ok. I have had some horrible headaches. Don't think its c...

tracyxx

•11 years ago

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Sheffield Lupus Group - Dates of Upcoming Meetings!

Hope this message finds everyone as well as possible and not suffering too much as a result of all this sun! Just wanted to update everyone in respect of our...

Hope this message finds everyone as well as possible and not suffering too much ...

Silvermyst

•11 years ago

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Rare diseases publicity campaign needs help

www.raiseyourhand.co.uk – is a website which has been created to help raise awareness of a year-long campaign being run called Challenge the Unchallengeable,...

www.raiseyourhand.co.uk – is a website which has been created to help raise awar...

Paul_Howard

Partner•11 years ago

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Swollen ankles and feet

Does anyone know how I can reduce the huge swellings in my ankles and feet? It seems to be water. Is this another side effect of steroids maybe? Or the heat?...

Does anyone know how I can reduce the huge swellings in my ankles and feet? It s...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Rheumatologist

Been to see my Rheumatologist today as I am in a lot more pain than usual, and all he could say is " its mechanical pain" I asked if it could be arthritis...

Been to see my Rheumatologist today as I am in a lot more pain than usual, and...

gazzasoens

•11 years ago

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News & Views Magazine (100th Edition) - Summer 2013 - OUT NOW

It’s taken a couple of days, but all of the copies of News & Views magazine are now on their way to LUPUS UK members! We couldn't have done it without our...

It’s taken a couple of days, but all of the copies of News & Views magazine are ...

Paul_Howard

Partner•11 years ago

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First rheumy appointment, she can't decide what's wrong, what do you think of how I have been treated?

I went for my first rheumy appointment on the 24th June. All my symptoms seem to me to suggest lupus. I was asked lots of questions and had a through...

I went for my first rheumy appointment on the 24th June. All my symptoms seem to...

Whatamess2

•11 years ago

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Rheumatologist

Been to see my Rheumatologist today as I am in a lot more pain than usual, and all he could say is " its mechanical pain" I asked if it could be arthritis and...

Been to see my Rheumatologist today as I am in a lot more pain than usual, and a...

gazzasoens

•11 years ago

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Was on diclofenac..now naproxen

I cant find my old posts... However...my plaquinil was lowered at only one a day now (only on 2.5 weeks), because killer headache,the runs,etc ...still have an...

I cant find my old posts... However...my plaquinil was lowered at only one a day...

dgleds

•11 years ago

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Just had a letter from the Hospital to say they have contacted my Dr and have put me Prednisolone 40gm.

I have been having tests now nonstop for about 3 months feel like a pin cushion had that many blood tests, CT scan, ODG, Ultra sound. Just had a letter from...

I have been having tests now nonstop for about 3 months feel like a pin cushion ...

Dee4

•11 years ago

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Is Lupus covered under Equality Act? I was in hospital with Double P.E. my employer want to do stage 3 sickness meeting on 25th.

Employer said I could lose my job on the 25th July. I work for the Local Authority. Can anyone advice? I am feeling very stressful at the moment.

Employer said I could lose my job on the 25th July. I work for the Local Authori...

Cynthia1

•11 years ago

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MMR vaccination?

Hi all so today went for the regular urine test and it showed on the computer I need the MMR vaccine just want to know this doesn't affect me or my meds just a...

Hi all so today went for the regular urine test and it showed on the computer I ...

Danielle2419

•11 years ago

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Does anybody have problems accessing the site on there mobile

I really am not into techno, but i used to be always logged on this site on my mobile. Its no longer logged on and the login little insy thing in the right...

I really am not into techno, but i used to be always logged on this site on my m...

Donnygirl

•11 years ago

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Anyone given a short sharp oral prednisolone taper for persistent rash on feet/legs?

I get raised red sore prickly sle rashes in reaction to warmth and altitude, even when am staying out of the sun. These rashes are mainly on the less fleshy...

I get raised red sore prickly sle rashes in reaction to warmth and altitude, eve...

Barnclown

•11 years ago

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Anyone in newcastle uk want to start a group to meet up or does one exist already doesn't have to be newcastle anywhere in the north east

Hi I'm 22 and would love to meet up with people in the northeast with lupus and would love to start a group any age. This site has helped me greatly but I...

Hi I'm 22 and would love to meet up with people in the northeast with lupus and ...

Zoezoe752

•11 years ago

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Myco without Plaquenil anyone?

Is there anyone taking mycophenolate but who doesn't take Plaquenil at the same time? Plaquenil has been great but I'm starting to get heart flutters and...

Is there anyone taking mycophenolate but who doesn't take Plaquenil at the same ...

Purpletop

•11 years ago

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Hi Just wondereing iff eventually we will get our daily newsletter again where people have send questions?

Snowdragon

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have stretchmarks tips?

Hi all, Sorry to ask a very vain question bit I was wondering if anyone had tips on stretch marks. Due to all my water retention I had balooned in size all...

Hi all, Sorry to ask a very vain question bit I was wondering if anyone had tip...

rooks1984

•11 years ago

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problem with the site or is it something im doing?

Hi I have tried to read replies to the questions I have asked recently and everytime I click it says there is an error. I tried clicking another question...

Hi I have tried to read replies to the questions I have asked recently and every...

LULU85

•11 years ago

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What are the physical signs of lupus.

ebonyten

•11 years ago

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News on the Upgrade to HealthUnlocked

As many of you have noticed there’s been an interruption to service today with a new-look site that replaced the existing one. It was a big moment for...

As many of you have noticed there’s been an interruption to service today with a...

matt

•11 years ago

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Posts - LUPUS UK | HealthUnlocked

LUPUS UK

All posts for July 2013

Lupus & thyroid testing

Just fell over !!

Scarred!

why do I feel pig in the middle !!

Where is everyone??

Multiple Fibrovascular hemangiomas of the spine?

Falls

Lupus and the contraceptive pill

Lupus and Thin Skin

weather

Sheffield Lupus Group - Dates of Upcoming Meetings!

Rare diseases publicity campaign needs help

Swollen ankles and feet

Rheumatologist

News & Views Magazine (100th Edition) - Summer 2013 - OUT NOW

First rheumy appointment, she can't decide what's wrong, what do you think of how I have been treated?

Rheumatologist

Was on diclofenac..now naproxen

Just had a letter from the Hospital to say they have contacted my Dr and have put me Prednisolone 40gm.

Is Lupus covered under Equality Act? I was in hospital with Double P.E. my employer want to do stage 3 sickness meeting on 25th.

MMR vaccination?

Does anybody have problems accessing the site on there mobile

Anyone given a short sharp oral prednisolone taper for persistent rash on feet/legs?

Anyone in newcastle uk want to start a group to meet up or does one exist already doesn't have to be newcastle anywhere in the north east

Myco without Plaquenil anyone?

Hi Just wondereing iff eventually we will get our daily newsletter again where people have send questions?

Does anyone have stretchmarks tips?

problem with the site or is it something im doing?

What are the physical signs of lupus.

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