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Newbie waiting for rheumatology appointment.

Hi everyone, I’m new here and just looking for some advise. I initially went to my GP with extreme tiredness and stiff joints in my hands. They did some bloods...

Hi everyone, I’m new here and just looking for some advise. I initially went to ...

Aeam487

•4 years ago

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Cholesterol

Have to lower my cholesterol which is above 5 at present. Have a family history as well. On Alvaston 80mg at present. Any suggestions... Chris

Have to lower my cholesterol which is above 5 at present. Have a family histor...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pip

Advice on applying for pip ? Should I bother Also blue badge applications please .

Advice on applying for pip ? Should I bother Also blue badge applications please...

Harry19

•4 years ago

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Tight chest

Hi everyone I have a tight chests and a cough when lying down . No sharp pain. Any ideas please

Hi everyone I have a tight chests and a cough when lying down . No sharp pain. A...

Harry19

•4 years ago

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Been called in for an appointment. Worried.

Hi, so I last saw my Rheumatology nurse specialist a few weeks ago and was told in person, and reiterated in the letter received after that I would next see...

Hi, so I last saw my Rheumatology nurse specialist a few weeks ago and was told ...

eescvc

•4 years ago

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Storm Ciara, reaction to weather?

Hi all. I have been feeling really strange and not great since two days ago. I am very achy, my hand are swollen, I am short of rest and feeling pressure on my...

Hi all. I have been feeling really strange and not great since two days ago. I a...

Petrof

•4 years ago

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Blood test

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone had experienced the same blood as me? All my bloods were fairly normal except I carry NMDA receptor antibodies and I just...

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone had experienced the same blood as me? All my ...

kateclowe

•4 years ago

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❤️

How are you all ? Checking in on all of you !! No further forward for me few hospital stays ! Off hydro as it was doubled and now have rapd in both eyes...

How are you all ? Checking in on all of you !! No further forward for me few ho...

Buckley123

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Sore throat & painful ear mainly when sleeping. Is this reflux related?

Hi, I have lupus & scleroderma but over the last 3 weeks I’ve been having an extremely sore throat & painful left ear but this is mainly at night time or when...

Hi, I have lupus & scleroderma but over the last 3 weeks I’ve been having an ext...

MoominMomma

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling Lost

Hi new here. Been experiencing symptoms of lupus for a while (joint pain, hair loss, chest pain, scaly rashes and fatigue since teens) and after a recent stay...

Hi new here. Been experiencing symptoms of lupus for a while (joint pain, hair l...

Dreamliquid

•4 years ago

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Red itchy sore face and swollen eyelids

I have been diagnosed with borderline under active thyroid ... a few times now I have woken up to a very sore red itchy face with red swollen itchy eyelids,...

I have been diagnosed with borderline under active thyroid ... a few times now ...

Ladybex

•4 years ago

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A place to call home

Trying to bring some lightness to our group where we all suffer a lot of pain. I just tried to download some information about the above series which is set in...

Trying to bring some lightness to our group where we all suffer a lot of pain. I...

Melbourne-Girl

•4 years ago

3 Replies

What I am learning about the Heart💖

Hi all, it is just me, newer, the stormy sunshine. The heart, and its sheltering branches are so important. They are life, breath, and sustenance. I never...

Hi all, it is just me, newer, the stormy sunshine. The heart, and its shelte...

thestorm

•4 years ago

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I just want to get back to living!!

Almost 3 years ago, when I was 32, I suddenly started losing weight at an excessive rate with no explanation. I dropped from 130 lbs to around 90 lbs in a...

Almost 3 years ago, when I was 32, I suddenly started losing weight at an excess...

Kcal

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Online survey seeking your views on taking part in research studies.

Versus Arthritis are surveying people with musculoskeletal conditions (including lupus) to learn about your views on taking part in research studies, if you...

Versus Arthritis are surveying people with musculoskeletal conditions (including...

Paul_Howard

Partner•4 years ago

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Doctors referral

Just been to see the doctor regarding my blood results... My vitamin D was extremely low so been given a booster course for 7 weeks👍🏼 Tested positive/high...

Just been to see the doctor regarding my blood results... My vitamin D was ext...

Montycorgi

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Virus or Lupus Flare??

Hi All Lupus Warriors, I haven't posted in a while, it's been a crazy rollercoaster ride with lupus symptoms. I've been out of work so often that I have gone...

Hi All Lupus Warriors, I haven't posted in a while, it's been a crazy rollercoas...

Blessings101

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Dying Hair After Flare Up is it safe?

I have SLE and I've always dyed my hair. I haven't put any dye in my hair since early November. I had a flare up after Christmas my hair went from past my...

I have SLE and I've always dyed my hair. I haven't put any dye in my hair since ...

LinAlaina

•4 years ago

5 Replies

UTI update

Had my cystoscopy this morning, where they insert camera into the bladder checking to see if there was any cause why I have occasional bleeding in urine and...

Had my cystoscopy this morning, where they insert camera into the bladder checki...

Jhpc

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Caferter

Hi all just something to cheer you up 😊. So yesterday I went to pick up my routine prescription...omperazole. The assistant brought out 2 carrier bags full of...

Hi all just something to cheer you up 😊. So yesterday I went to pick up my rout...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Need some advice regarding my 11yr old daughter.

Hi this my be a bit long winded but here goes. My 11yr old daughter was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was 3. Since then see has had many flare...

Hi this my be a bit long winded but here goes. My 11yr old daughter was diagnose...

PurpleButterfly81

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Doctors BBC One

Hi did anyone see Doctors yesterday? I did and I am fuming. The scenario was that a nurse set up a coffee morning for chronically sick patients, the inference...

Hi did anyone see Doctors yesterday? I did and I am fuming. The scenario was tha...

CecilyParsley

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Advice needed for appointment

Hi I have received my appointment through for my 1st visit to the Rheumatologist that specializes in connective tissue disease. I have recently been diagnosed...

Hi I have received my appointment through for my 1st visit to the Rheumatologist...

Raven_claw

•4 years ago

6 Replies

You all make my heart Smile," Thank You"...

Beauty and the beast inside, are at war, But because of all of you,my heart is warm. This is my daily affirmation to you all...Being blessed by so many who...

Beauty and the beast inside, are at war, But because of all of you,my heart is w...

thestorm

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Imposter

I saw my new Rheumatologist yesterday and I am struggling to interpret what he said or how I feel about it. I guess the best description is ambivalent. I was...

I saw my new Rheumatologist yesterday and I am struggling to interpret what he s...

CecilyParsley

•4 years ago

77 Replies

For The Storm and other crafty Lupies!

I’m posting this for the Storm as she is very unwell at present and said she enjoys seeing crafts and other talents on this forum. Hoping this cheers you up...

I’m posting this for the Storm as she is very unwell at present and said she enj...

Spotty-ewe

•4 years ago

20 Replies

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LUPUS UK

All posts for February 2020

Newbie waiting for rheumatology appointment.

Cholesterol

Pip

Tight chest

Been called in for an appointment. Worried.

Storm Ciara, reaction to weather?

Blood test

❤️

Sore throat & painful ear mainly when sleeping. Is this reflux related?

Feeling Lost

Red itchy sore face and swollen eyelids

A place to call home

What I am learning about the Heart💖

I just want to get back to living!!

Online survey seeking your views on taking part in research studies.

Doctors referral

Virus or Lupus Flare??

Dying Hair After Flare Up is it safe?

UTI update

Caferter

Need some advice regarding my 11yr old daughter.

Doctors BBC One

Advice needed for appointment

You all make my heart Smile," Thank You"...

Imposter

For The Storm and other crafty Lupies!

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