Lupus And Clotting Issues

Anyone under treatment for lupus induced anticoagulation issues? I’m curious to find out what may be effective for others.

Lupus And Liver Lesions

Medication Prednisone

I’m very reluctant to use prescription drugs. I have been struggling lately and the doctor wants to try me on Prednisone. Is anyone on this and how does it make you feel? Thank you in advance 😉

Lupus Rash On Hips

have a horrible rash on my hips that I get off and on for years. They are circular and almost look like ring worm even though its not. The doctor told me it was not a lupus rash, but from what I have read, seen, etc, it is lupus rash. Can anyone relate?
Thank you,

Anyone Ever Have To See A Hematologist Due To Elevated Neutrophils?

Blood smear showed "large" neutrophils that are most likely "reactive". However, repeating labs in 3 months and if cytometry abnormal bone marrow biopsy recommended?

Also, in process of scheduling kidney biopsy due to abnormal urine test (random) elevated RBC however, 24 hour urine now normal.

Help With Questions

I was referred to a allergy, immunologist amd asthma doctor . It says he not taking new patients but he took me . He going to get to me june 6th . Over look my spelling my hands are shaking . My throat red and hurting . I dont known what's up but my throat hurts so does my jaw. I have hives and rashes again . But my questions is what do these doctors do ? I've never seen one before or heard of one . I am nervous as a cat in the box . He is a specialized allergy doctor in anaphylaxis… read more

Lupus Improves After Menopause?

My doctor told me usually many lupus symptoms /flares disappear after menopause? Was wondering how post menopausal women’s lupus changed after menopause ?

Chilblains Indoors?

Hey everyone,
I am itchy head to toe with what feels like chilblains. I am indoors, not wet or damp or cold…..just wondering if it is possible to still get them?
They aren’t hives. Also, I have not scratched, but rubbed, yet I have very angry marks starting.
Took a Benadryl,

Kidney Disease?

So I’ve been having a lot of UTI’s and small kidney stones for a couple months now. I had urine and blood work done and my pcp said not to worry. I’m still worried since kidney disease is part of Lupus and I’ve been in soo much pain. I checked the labs myself and it said I have a trace of protein and wbc. I made a apt to see a urologist on Wed. I just wanted to know what is your experience with kidney disease and is my symptoms how it starts out??? Thank you

Do Your Love Ones Think That You Are Lazy.

I ask that question because I think that my fiancé think that I am lazy .I can be feeling good one minute and all of a sudden I’m feeling bad hurting all over. I work everyday come home an get in the bed. I don’t think he really understands that I really be hurting and don’t feel like doing nothing. I mean nothing no sex or anything I tack my bath an get ready for the next day. I really love this man and I know he loves me. Will we ever get married me Being sick