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Hair loss!

I have struggled with hair loss for years since my Lupus diagnosis, but managed to grow it back after one of my friends told me to use some hair treatment...

I have struggled with hair loss for years since my Lupus diagnosis, but managed ...

Pipido36

•7 years ago

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Prednisolone Gastro-resistant tablets - victory

Finally GP prescribed them. She insisted that I bring the box issued by the hospital to the surgery, so I did and they were issued. The battle has been won for...

Finally GP prescribed them. She insisted that I bring the box issued by the hosp...

field

•7 years ago

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Hi Looking for answers and still waiting full diagnosis

I have been sick for a few years now, started with Migraines, then rapid heart rate, then joint pains, nausea, dizziness, 4 years ago was rushed in for...

I have been sick for a few years now, started with Migraines, then rapid heart r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Systemic Lupus

Hello to everyone. I have lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and to add insult to injury I just got diagnosed with COPD. Haha ain't that some cookie. I got...

Hello to everyone. I have lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and to add insult to in...

WARRIOR80

•7 years ago

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Flying with Lupus/ITP

Hi all hope you are all well. Got a question about flying. I'm off to a family wedding at the end of March to Gibraltar, it's only a 3 1/2 hour flight but...

Hi all hope you are all well. Got a question about flying. I'm off to a family w...

Sami1982

•7 years ago

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Prior to last post kidney infection...

Glad I listened to everyone on my last post about my on going kidney infection, I have now had it for a week been on 2 different courses of anti biotics An...

Glad I listened to everyone on my last post about my on going kidney infection, ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Feedback Please on Dr Lanham London Bridge

I have an appointment at London Bridge Lupus Clinic to see Dr Lanham, could anyone give me feedmack via personal message on this doctor x

I have an appointment at London Bridge Lupus Clinic to see Dr Lanham, could anyo...

riannabri

•7 years ago

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Skin Matters - London May 20th 2017

Skin Matters is a new event in London this year for anyone with a skin condition. You can learn more about the event at http://www.skinsoul.co.uk/ or register...

Skin Matters is a new event in London this year for anyone with a skin condition...

Paul_Howard

Partner•7 years ago

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Life insurance

Having trouble getting life insurance with lupus any help would be great 😬😬😬

Lindy32

•7 years ago

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Immunocompromised Health Care Worker with Lupus

Hi there, I am an occupational therapy student with SLE Lupus. I have been deemed 'in remission' but I am still on Plaquenil which has immunosuppressant...

Hi there, I am an occupational therapy student with SLE Lupus. I have been deem...

elohcin

•7 years ago

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prednisolone - Gastro-resistant Tablets. Does anyone get them from their GP on the NHS?

Hi everyone, I was prescribed Prednisolone - Gastro- Resistant tablets by my Rheumatologist at the hospital. I have irritable bowel syndrome as a result of...

Hi everyone, I was prescribed Prednisolone - Gastro- Resistant tablets by my Rhe...

field

•7 years ago

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Coughing up blood

Has anybody had this symptom and how quickly did you get treatment?

Issy1

•7 years ago

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Numbness and pip forms

Well I'm still suffering with my left sided numbness for over a week, been back to the doctors and they've doubled my dose of gabapebtin to 600 mg three times...

Well I'm still suffering with my left sided numbness for over a week, been back ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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thank you all

this platform has really helped.Keep up the good work

Adamolekun-olalekan

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Methotrexate

Hey I'm new to here. I'm starting to take methotrexate injections next week and was wondering what the side affect are Iv heard some horror story's about the...

Hey I'm new to here. I'm starting to take methotrexate injections next week and ...

Arlene61

•7 years ago

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Lupus UK membership

I'd almost forgotten to do this so thought it may be worth reminding others I've just renewed my membership with the charity Lupus UK. It's really easy to...

I'd almost forgotten to do this so thought it may be worth reminding others I've...

fabwheelie

•7 years ago

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Work or Not?

Well, Good morning Lupus friends. Everytime I feel good for a couple of days, I think I am cured. LOL! Even got to believing I could work full time. I just...

Well, Good morning Lupus friends. Everytime I feel good for a couple of days, I...

Natura

•7 years ago

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Lupus Profundus

Do any of you suffer from Lupus Profundus? My discoid lupus mutated to this in January 2011 and have been on 4 different medications -latest on being...

Do any of you suffer from Lupus Profundus? My discoid lupus mutated to this in J...

61Annie

•7 years ago

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Confused???

I have not been diagnosed with sle lupus but with dermatology lupus, but I have joint pain, fatigued, feel like I can't get my thoughts and words put together,...

I have not been diagnosed with sle lupus but with dermatology lupus, but I have ...

Mbgood23

•7 years ago

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Hello all - Just a wee update

2016 ended awful for me. So far getting thru 2017. No Lupus problems just life in general. My mom passed away on Dec 19. It was quick and peaceful....

2016 ended awful for me. So far getting thru 2017. No Lupus problems just li...

abby1649

•7 years ago

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Hip pain in lupus. Yes or no?

I have read a lot about it not being common for the hips to be involved in lupus flare, Or for that matter chronic lupus pain. They state it's usually the...

I have read a lot about it not being common for the hips to be involved in lupus...

nanleighh

•7 years ago

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Hopeful Ann

I have had loads and loads of symptoms from butterfly rash,joint pain,innnflammation,steroids Prednisone,injections.Mouth ulcer and I still in real pain...

I have had loads and loads of symptoms from butterfly rash,joint pain,innnflamma...

Painfulme123

•7 years ago

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Cosmetic fillers??

Hi, was wondering has anyone had dermal fillers, and are they fine to have with having Lupus?? Xxx

Hi, was wondering has anyone had dermal fillers, and are they fine to have with ...

Rach459

•7 years ago

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The Next 24 Hrs

Everything has been settling today, but I was foolish enough to eat a toffee. Yes, the crunchy bit was part of a back tooth. I've been to the dentist, not easy...

Everything has been settling today, but I was foolish enough to eat a toffee. Ye...

Lupiknits

•7 years ago

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Pip tribunal - the aftermath

Well I was very much hoping to be able to come on here and say how well it went and that people shouldn't be put off by it but unfortunately that was an...

Well I was very much hoping to be able to come on here and say how well it went ...

Mifford

•7 years ago

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The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper - LUPUS UK's Response

Hi everyone, On October 31st 2016 the government published, 'Improving Lives: The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper'...

Hi everyone, On October 31st 2016 the government published, 'Improving Lives: Th...

Paul_Howard

Partner•7 years ago

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Dentist

Went to the dentist today. Have to be referred for work now . I need 4 teeth taken out and fillings . I can't open my mouth wide enough for fillings or any...

Went to the dentist today. Have to be referred for work now . I need 4 teeth tak...

LouLamb

•7 years ago

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Constant Headache 24/7....QUINORIC?

CONSTANT headache 24/7???? My daughter has had a constant headache for many weeks..day and night, which stops her sleeping well. She has stopped various of her...

CONSTANT headache 24/7???? My daughter has had a constant headache for many week...

Scout68

•7 years ago

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Anyone else get weakness/heaviness in legs and arms when flaring???

The main characteristic of my major flares seems to be weakness and heaviness of my limbs, to the point that all my movements and walking pace slow down to the...

The main characteristic of my major flares seems to be weakness and heaviness of...

LuckyJC

•7 years ago

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Pip tribunal tomorrow ...

... so I may start a book on how much sleep I don't get tonight! My brain is telling me I'm relaxed but my stomach has butterflies already and I can't eat...

... so I may start a book on how much sleep I don't get tonight! My brain is tel...

Mifford

•7 years ago

19 Replies

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LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2017

Hair loss!

Prednisolone Gastro-resistant tablets - victory

Hi Looking for answers and still waiting full diagnosis

Systemic Lupus

Flying with Lupus/ITP

Prior to last post kidney infection...

Feedback Please on Dr Lanham London Bridge

Skin Matters - London May 20th 2017

Life insurance

Immunocompromised Health Care Worker with Lupus

prednisolone - Gastro-resistant Tablets. Does anyone get them from their GP on the NHS?

Coughing up blood

Numbness and pip forms

thank you all

Methotrexate

Lupus UK membership

Work or Not?

Lupus Profundus

Confused???

Hello all - Just a wee update

Hip pain in lupus. Yes or no?

Hopeful Ann

Cosmetic fillers??

The Next 24 Hrs

Pip tribunal - the aftermath

The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper - LUPUS UK's Response

Dentist

Constant Headache 24/7....QUINORIC?

Anyone else get weakness/heaviness in legs and arms when flaring???

Pip tribunal tomorrow ...

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