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Methotrexate

Hi all Hope you are all well? I am due to start Methotrexate in the morning and wondered when you all take it to reduce the side effects? Any advice is...

Hi all Hope you are all well? I am due to start Methotrexate in the morning an...

LSurtees

•7 years ago

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Rashes in Groin

I am having itching and rashes in the groin area. The rashes have also developed on penis in circular form. Please help

I am having itching and rashes in the groin area. The rashes have also developed...

Jay_K

•7 years ago

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Groin pain flare = inflammatory arthritis?

I'm currently diagnosed with UCTD plus possible fibromyalgia. In the last six weeks I've had two episodes of a new 'crisis' - groin pain that I'm guessing is...

I'm currently diagnosed with UCTD plus possible fibromyalgia. In the last six we...

LuckyJC

•7 years ago

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Just Come across This - perfumes and photosensitive skins

Quite interesting. I don't bother with perfume any more, but this site often have offers on skincreams for those prone prone to rosacea. If you are into...

Quite interesting. I don't bother with perfume any more, but this site often hav...

Lupiknits

•7 years ago

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Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes: Anybody Have These?

Hi All. I have very dry eyes / poor tear film and have been experiencing increasing problems with blurred vision (most of the time), gritty eyes, fixed...

Hi All. I have very dry eyes / poor tear film and have been experiencing increas...

Foggyme

•7 years ago

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Solid food

Solid food is a no go at the moment . I had to cut a sausage roll and slice of pizza very tiny . I just swolled it . I cant chew properly yet . I am thinking...

Solid food is a no go at the moment . I had to cut a sausage roll and slice of p...

LouLamb

•7 years ago

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Lupus sunburn

When you have lupus do you get sunburns easily? I got sunburn in like 10-15 minutes from being in the sun, I don't remember it happens that fast

When you have lupus do you get sunburns easily? I got sunburn in like 10-15 minu...

jensen_lynne

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Intermittent eyesight issues

Hi all, I know that eyesight changes can be a side effect of Hydroxy, but this has been happening since before I started meds. Does anyone find that their...

Hi all, I know that eyesight changes can be a side effect of Hydroxy, but this ...

Nurseladybird

•7 years ago

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Lupus and Infection

Hi everyone....was recently in ER. Unable to urinate and had tremendous pain. Maybe passing a stone? Who knows. Just wanted to ask, does inflammation and...

Hi everyone....was recently in ER. Unable to urinate and had tremendous pain. Ma...

Natura

•7 years ago

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First Rheumatology appointment

Hi everyone, I posted in March about the long waiting list to see a rheumatologist and this week I finally had my first appointment. Having previously been...

Hi everyone, I posted in March about the long waiting list to see a rheumatologi...

NicT

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Shoes

I've recently been living in sketches go walks or fitflops as I need shoes with good shock absorbing soles. I have weak ankles and I have two new knees. Over...

I've recently been living in sketches go walks or fitflops as I need shoes with ...

creaky

•7 years ago

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Spinal buldges, herniations, pinched nerves, fractures / autoimmune disease, chronic pain VS. dementia

I have had ongoing issues with disc problems in my spine since 2001. Between my PCP helping me with pain medication and chiropractic...

I have had ongoing issues with disc problems in my spine since 2001. Between my...

anagran

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine Reaction possibly??☹️

Hi everyone, im feeling a bit low lately , my joints (hips and hands) are more inflammed, lymph nodes sore again , head is foggy and increased fatigue. I am...

Hi everyone, im feeling a bit low lately , my joints (hips and hands) are more ...

weathervane

•7 years ago

17 Replies

I'm alive

I've woke up now . My bottom lip and mouth very numb . The guy said before I went under he never met someone so nervous . Needles not my thing . The surgeon...

I've woke up now . My bottom lip and mouth very numb . The guy said before I wen...

LouLamb

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Cellulitis caused by cracked skin from Lupus SLE?

I am suffering from cellulitis. This is the first time I have had it. Its on both legs and its horrible. I am on antibotics. But reading about this, it says...

I am suffering from cellulitis. This is the first time I have had it. Its on bot...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Newly duagnosis of SLE

Hi all My name is Asin I had 17 yrs from 4 months i had symmetrical both my hand joint swelling and fever Then my doctor given me NSADs as it viral arthritis...

Hi all My name is Asin I had 17 yrs from 4 months i had symmetrical both my han...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Teeth tomorrow

Tomorrow is the day for my teeth . My appointment is half 11 . I could be released as late as 5pm . I've taken Monday off work for recovery . I let you all...

Tomorrow is the day for my teeth . My appointment is half 11 . I could be releas...

LouLamb

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Quick question

Rheumatology is currently trying to work out what is wrong with me, but alot points to lupus, but I had a positive Ana blood test, and been to see...

Rheumatology is currently trying to work out what is wrong with me, but alot poi...

Pinkcrush

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Lupus still tired

When you have lupus and you sleep 9-10 hrs, are you still tired when you sleep 9-10 hrs?

When you have lupus and you sleep 9-10 hrs, are you still tired when you sleep 9...

jensen_lynne

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Kidney pain

Hi does anyone experience pain in their kidneys but there's know infection? I've had pain all day in my left kidney but I have no temperature so I'm guessing...

Hi does anyone experience pain in their kidneys but there's know infection? I've...

emma_adventure

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Need advice

Hi Can you help. I feel unsteady as if I'm going to fall. I don't feel dizzy just unstable. Does anyone have any idea if this is a new symptom of lupus or...

Hi Can you help. I feel unsteady as if I'm going to fall. I don't feel dizzy jus...

Katiebloggs

•7 years ago

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Tripped and fell - black and blue leg 😢😢

I tripped up a kerb and badly bashed my good leg (other has had tkr!). Thought it was just a graze under my jeans. After not much time it started to bruise...

I tripped up a kerb and badly bashed my good leg (other has had tkr!). Thought ...

grannypat68

•7 years ago

4 Replies

First Rheumatology Appointment

I'm just back from my first appointment with Rheumatology, not really sure how it went, they were having problems with their system and had none of my notes,...

I'm just back from my first appointment with Rheumatology, not really sure how ...

tee8077

•7 years ago

8 Replies

hematologist referral

So I was referred to a hematologist from my rheumatologist because my white blood cell count is low. It has been almost two weeks and I havent heard from...

So I was referred to a hematologist from my rheumatologist because my white bloo...

jennyall12

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Brown spot on toenail...

I know this isn't really a lupus issue, but just curious if anyone else has come across this? I mentioned the appearance of a brown spot on my large toenail to...

I know this isn't really a lupus issue, but just curious if anyone else has come...

Dan30cr

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Vitamins

Does anyone take vitamins & do you feel a difference ?

Loraine14

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Rotavirus vaccine

An unusual question today. My grandson has yesterday had the above vaccine. The nurse told my daughter that I mustn't change his nappy because of my low...

An unusual question today. My grandson has yesterday had the above vaccine. The...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

So sudden. I have been diagnosed with UCTD in Oct and put on Hydrochloroquine. Had to come off it slowly in January as had to stay in Ire.

I couldn't afford the private health care here so have to wait now for Divorce case in order to return to UK and NHS. Apart from spasmodic parts of the body...

I couldn't afford the private health care here so have to wait now for Divorce c...

1goldie

•7 years ago

17 Replies

HOME SCHOOLING

Most of my generation (60+) was HOME SCHOOLED in many ways. 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL...

Most of my generation (60+) was HOME SCHOOLED in many ways. ...

SLEEPINGDOG

•7 years ago

3 Replies

MAURICE'

It's head each day I wake up not knowing how I am going to feel some times good the others day. It going to be a hot one to day

It's head each day I wake up not knowing how I am going to feel some times good ...

Glanville

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - LUPUS UK | HealthUnlocked

LUPUS UK

All posts for June 2017

Methotrexate

Rashes in Groin

Groin pain flare = inflammatory arthritis?

Just Come across This - perfumes and photosensitive skins

Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes: Anybody Have These?

Solid food

Lupus sunburn

Intermittent eyesight issues

Lupus and Infection

First Rheumatology appointment

Shoes

Spinal buldges, herniations, pinched nerves, fractures / autoimmune disease, chronic pain VS. dementia

Hydroxychloroquine Reaction possibly??☹️

I'm alive

Cellulitis caused by cracked skin from Lupus SLE?

Newly duagnosis of SLE

Teeth tomorrow

Quick question

Lupus still tired

Kidney pain

Need advice

Tripped and fell - black and blue leg 😢😢

First Rheumatology Appointment

hematologist referral

Brown spot on toenail...

Vitamins

Rotavirus vaccine

So sudden. I have been diagnosed with UCTD in Oct and put on Hydrochloroquine. Had to come off it slowly in January as had to stay in Ire.

HOME SCHOOLING

MAURICE'

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