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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Buffalo, NY

I was having a lot of pain today so I called my rheumatologist and do u now she said it's not my lupus or arthritis so she won't help me how dear she do that did anyone ever have that happen

October 23, 2014
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A MyLupusTeam Member

If I am in pain the Rheumatologist says to increase the prednisone, the endocrinologist says the same. I can go in and get an injection of steroid. If I am sick though I go to urgent care and get the problem addressed. You kind of get a feel for your body and what you need

November 11, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, that happened to me too recently. I am currently looking for a new Rheumy. Mine told me to go see a pain specialist??

October 30, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

Immunologics are a class of drugs that can modify a immune response. Either by enhancing or suppressing the immune system response. In Lupus treatment they are generally used to regulate inflammatory responses to reduce inflammation to prevent tissue and organ damage and pain.

October 29, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

What is a Immunologic?

October 29, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

Absolutely get a new doctor. . I use an immunologic

October 27, 2014

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