Lupus
Questions + Answers
Nausia
Nausia
I'm so nausious Yesterday I actually puked. I've lost my appetite and I think I'm losing weight again. Is this lupus related?
It could be, but it could also be from something else too. Are you taking any new medications? Did you eat anything new/different than usual? Have you felt like this before after a certain… read more
Pain After Vigerous Activity
Pain After Vigerous Activity
One day I worked the snack bar at the skating rink. I was in bed two days after in excruciating pain. It seems to happen when I exert myself. Sometimes even house cleaning will do it. My muscles are so weak. Can anyone relate to this? Tyia
Yes, Girl! Sometimes just making my bed from doing the laundry, etc. is exhausting. My back hurts from making up the bed, so I need to lie down, and then the fatigue weighs in and the day is gone. The… read more
Geesh A New Drug
Geesh A New Drug
My rheumatologist suggest that I start BENLYSTA INFUSSIONS, Has anyone taken this drug and if so how did you feel after treatment?
What Do I Do About Sudden Severe Hair Loss?
What Do I Do About Sudden Severe Hair Loss?
Diagnosed with lupus six years ago. Since then, I’ve had the usual-fatigue, achiness, rashes, flairs, etc. but now something that’s never happened before. So upsetting. In the last two months, I’ve lost over half my hair on my head. Noticeable. Always had thicker hair. Every time I comb my hair now, I’m losing about as much as I did in a week. My rheumatologist says she doesn’t know what to do about it. I’ve been taking biotin for years. Just added vitamin C and B12 two weeks ago. Can’t… read more
Anyone Ever Have An Allergic Reaction To Cymbalta?
Anyone Ever Have An Allergic Reaction To Cymbalta?
Good morning
I have had allergic reactions to Plaquenil, Mestinon and Propranolol…
Dr weaned my off of Effexor and I have started 20 mg of Cymbalta. It has been a week.
Symptoms started with a headache and itchy eyes…..yesterday progressed to a rash snd burning eyes. I was up in the night with digestive issues.
I can’t be 100 sure it is the meds, but wonder at the safety of stopping/starting my much needed anxiety meds without my Dr consent. I don’t see him until Tuesday, but wonder if I… read more
Hi All: I have been trying to determine my Lupus symptoms vs gluten symptoms because sometimes they are one in the day. Today, I woke up very itchy. I ate gluten yesterday. I also have diarrhea… read more
Still Quarantining?
Still Quarantining?
I was wondering if you guys are still quarantining? I'm vaccinated with an extra Moderna shot but I'm still afraid to leave the house. I haven't seen my friends or family in so long. It's really wearing on me. Has everyone else on here started venturing out?
Is It Normal For A Person With SLE To Get UTI With E Coli In It?
Is It Normal For A Person With SLE To Get UTI With E Coli In It?
I've had a low grade fever off and on for a month +. Then boom I had severe pain and foul urine. My immediate urine test came back positive for an UTI. Then I got my lab test showing the e coli. My stomach is swollen and I'm still having abdominal pain. I've been on antibiotics since Wednesday.
Is this normal?
Covid?
Covid?
Hi All,
Has anyone ever tested neg for covid, have bronchitis symptoms and can't see a Dr because you have Covid symptoms? I've had to miss 7 different appointments including my benlysya infusion and everyday is a little worse. I'm not sure what to do.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Did You See This Article Part 2?
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Did You See This Article Part 2?
Mood Changes
RA is tied to depression, anxiety, and other mood problems. That’s because the disease causes pain, fatigue, and stiffness that make it harder to do the things you enjoy. Depression and anxiety could also come from inflammation
Some people with RA get fibromyalgia. This illness causes muscle pain and often leads to depression and anxiety. Stress makes all of your symptoms worse
If your mood changes seem to take over your life, talk to your doctor. Depression and anxiety can become… read more
