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I have lupus and have be diagnosed with the early signs of Fibrosis (hardening of the lungs) of the lungs.

I also have Arthritis, Crohns disease, oesteoporosis, dry eyes and mouth. Just interested to know how others, manage fibrosis of the lungs. Thanks.

I also have Arthritis, Crohns disease, oesteoporosis, dry eyes and mouth. Just i...

artgirl

•12 years ago

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Hi there. Does anyone have fine, transparent, sticky, unbreakable strands that come from eyes, down face into mouth/throat/lungs. Bad cough!

This stuff (i'm imagining it, you know!) Doesn't wash off properly. Thinking about trying a brillo pad!!! It gets up your nose, into your mouth (feels like you...

This stuff (i'm imagining it, you know!) Doesn't wash off properly. Thinking abo...

jayniey

•12 years ago

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New to the site

Hi I'm new to health unlocked and to the South East London region..is there a particular area on the site that is for introductions?

Hi I'm new to health unlocked and to the South East London region..is there a pa...

Tabbie

•12 years ago

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Kidney infection

How long do they last? In 4hrs it went from a water infection starting to a full on kidney infection?! Im on antibiotics now (feeling sick n dizzy),can't drink...

How long do they last? In 4hrs it went from a water infection starting to a full...

Nanuuk

•12 years ago

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What are the most common side effects of low dose steroids?

I've been prescribed 10mg steroids, reducing by 2.5 every month until done. I am wondering whether to take it (if the anti-inflam diet doesn't work) but I am...

I've been prescribed 10mg steroids, reducing by 2.5 every month until done. I am...

Maya23

•12 years ago

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Week 3 of 'Lupus recovery diet'

Actually it's really challenging. Although I've been enjoying the creativity of making new interesting healthy vegan meals, juices and smoothies, IT'S ALL I'M...

Actually it's really challenging. Although I've been enjoying the creativity of ...

Maya23

•12 years ago

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Utter disgust with the benefits office

Hi all lupies, I have just written an e-mail to my local MP, here is what I wrote Dear Hazel Blears, > > I write to you in utter disgust...

Hi all lupies, I have just written an e-mail to my local MP, here is what I w...

Jeffmoz50

•12 years ago

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WAS FEELING GREAT THEN.......

After having such a great week with the good weather i kept out the direct sun light wore factor 50 and sat in the shade my mood was good after a really low...

After having such a great week with the good weather i kept out the direct sun l...

greenghirl

•12 years ago

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BEST ARTICLE I HAVE READ SINCE DIAGNOSIS

I defy anyone to ever find a better way to describe life with Lupus, please, please read. Copy to Facebook, printout for friends and family. A really good...

I defy anyone to ever find a better way to describe life with Lupus, please, ple...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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anyone tried liquid silver (colloidal silver)?

Anyone tried this liquid silver (colloidal silver) apparently it is supposed to help the symptoms of lupus and fatigue! let me know if youve heard of it or...

Anyone tried this liquid silver (colloidal silver) apparently it is supposed to ...

borisminor

•12 years ago

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Uvisport SPF50 Lipscreen bargain!

Hi, I picked up this SPF 50 lipscreen (minus the lanyard it sometimes comes with) for just £1.00 at my local Poundland (not surprisingly!) today, from what I...

Hi, I picked up this SPF 50 lipscreen (minus the lanyard it sometimes comes with...

Izzchick

•12 years ago

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Long sleeved summer tops?

Hi all, Just got back from a lovely and relaxing break from Centre Parcs in the Lakes! Weather superb, but spent most of my time dodging the sun - so much...

Hi all, Just got back from a lovely and relaxing break from Centre Parcs in...

Lulabelle

•12 years ago

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A Great Big THANK YOU to those of you who have:

Signed the petition I have put on here. It is often so difficult to find those two minutes to SIGN it, PASS IT ON via EMAIL or FACEBOOK etc, but quite a few...

Signed the petition I have put on here. It is often so difficult to find those t...

MaryF

•12 years ago

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dam chillblains

As if lupus is not enough , i have Syogrens, pbc, Rheuatoid Arthritis. For 3 months now i have had these dam chillblains ALL over my feet and heels. ( I mean...

As if lupus is not enough , i have Syogrens, pbc, Rheuatoid Arthritis. For 3 mon...

madgirl

•12 years ago

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what sun cream can you get off the docon persciption ,does anyone no please

gailc

•12 years ago

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Hi All,I am on ESA but have to attend a Personal Adviser Interview - does anyone have any experience of these?M

As mentioned in my shorter question I am on ESA and have been asked to attend a Personal Adviser Interview. I am not in a physical or emotional state to go...

As mentioned in my shorter question I am on ESA and have been asked to attend a ...

cloggy73

•12 years ago

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Lupus Nephritis - Left without treatment for a year, any suggestions?

Hi I was diagnosed a year ago with Lupus Nephritis, did three months chemo but the doctors proved to be really unprofessional and obviously hadn't deal with...

Hi I was diagnosed a year ago with Lupus Nephritis, did three months chemo but...

SRamkin

•12 years ago

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steroids

hi. i ve been really struggling for months. i am a ? sle with 2 ndry fibro. it s the fatigue -really has got to me sore throats , joint pains ect all following...

hi. i ve been really struggling for months. i am a ? sle with 2 ndry fibro. it s...

moss

•12 years ago

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Asked to work late big mistake

I am in the nursing field i work as a nurses aide somedays can be alot of work but yesterday i was asked to stay over a few hours to help out i didt want to...

I am in the nursing field i work as a nurses aide somedays can be alot of work b...

Diane48

•12 years ago

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Not sure if it's the heat....

Hi, I've had lupus for 12 years now and have never reacted to the sun/heat before, ironically I'm better with the sun/heat now (especially after having my 3...

Hi, I've had lupus for 12 years now and have never reacted to the sun/heat befor...

wendymd

•12 years ago

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I am sooo silly.

My partner and i decided to have a night away (the first time for 4 years) and so i scanned the bbc website for the coolest place in the country. the east...

My partner and i decided to have a night away (the first time for 4 years) and s...

tiredmum

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Very very itchy

Hi All, I get this itch around my foot and my head .That of my foot is very uncomfortable and with my head I feel I have wound on my head.After a couple of...

Hi All, I get this itch around my foot and my head .That of my foot is very u...

Caroine

•12 years ago

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Is it the sun !!!!????

Ok, i've spent a lot of time in the sun this weekend......... and a rash on my ankle has reappeared in the same place as a few wks ago and also stinging hands...

Ok, i've spent a lot of time in the sun this weekend......... and a rash on my a...

larissa

•12 years ago

9 Replies

I have this same girdle like pain what if mr dr. Doesn't know anything about it? Whom should I see?

Pappy

•12 years ago

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False Pretences

I do not know if I have lupus. I suspect that I do not. However, I found an interesting thread on this site which seemed to reflect some of the gastric...

I do not know if I have lupus. I suspect that I do not. However, I found an inte...

P1kef1sh

•12 years ago

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Can this hot sunny weather trigger a flare even if you don't go out in the sun?

Anne_john

•12 years ago

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back at the dos

went back to docs still got a chest infection and wee as well shes going to send me to see a rheumy the consultant im under is only for skin im hoping he can...

went back to docs still got a chest infection and wee as well shes going to send...

suemac

•12 years ago

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Dose anyone know if lupus can affect your neck.still finding lupus hard to understand.Any info would welcome thanks x

rebock

•12 years ago

7 Replies

New Chat room now open

I am in our new chat room now if anyone wants a chat - for lupies and their families. Lupus I mag follow C chat button - green in colour

I am in our new chat room now if anyone wants a chat - for lupies and their fami...

amandalilley

•12 years ago

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is this part of Lupus !!!!??

I have fibromyalgia and possible Lupus so i am used to all the symptoms but just over the last 2 wks my ankles hurt so badly when i walk and my wrists have...

I have fibromyalgia and possible Lupus so i am used to all the symptoms but just...

larissa

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - LUPUS UK | HealthUnlocked

LUPUS UK

All posts for May 2012

I have lupus and have be diagnosed with the early signs of Fibrosis (hardening of the lungs) of the lungs.

Hi there. Does anyone have fine, transparent, sticky, unbreakable strands that come from eyes, down face into mouth/throat/lungs. Bad cough!

New to the site

Kidney infection

What are the most common side effects of low dose steroids?

Week 3 of 'Lupus recovery diet'

Utter disgust with the benefits office

WAS FEELING GREAT THEN.......

BEST ARTICLE I HAVE READ SINCE DIAGNOSIS

anyone tried liquid silver (colloidal silver)?

Uvisport SPF50 Lipscreen bargain!

Long sleeved summer tops?

A Great Big THANK YOU to those of you who have:

dam chillblains

what sun cream can you get off the docon persciption ,does anyone no please

Hi All,I am on ESA but have to attend a Personal Adviser Interview - does anyone have any experience of these?M

Lupus Nephritis - Left without treatment for a year, any suggestions?

steroids

Asked to work late big mistake

Not sure if it's the heat....

I am sooo silly.

Very very itchy

Is it the sun !!!!????

I have this same girdle like pain what if mr dr. Doesn't know anything about it? Whom should I see?

False Pretences

Can this hot sunny weather trigger a flare even if you don't go out in the sun?

back at the dos

Dose anyone know if lupus can affect your neck.still finding lupus hard to understand.Any info would welcome thanks x

New Chat room now open

is this part of Lupus !!!!??

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