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Minneapolis, MN

Hair loss, not able to eat skin rash feeling very weak,sick

December 6, 2015
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Members dealing with lupus symptoms like hair loss, mouth sores, skin rashes, and itching came together to share what has helped them cope.... Read more

Members dealing with lupus symptoms like hair loss, mouth sores, skin rashes, and itching came together to share what has helped them cope. Several members suggested practical remedies like biotin, folic acid, hair and nail vitamins, coconut oil for sores, steroid scalp injections for thinning hair, and probiotics for digestive issues. A recurring theme was leaning on faith, staying positive, and supporting one another with the reminder that lupus warriors are strong and never alone in their journey.

A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes. It does subside with iron and rest I have found. Or maybe it is time....

December 13, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

Carolyn I get steroid injections in my scalp where you can see my scalp it does help and I have tons of new hairs coming in but I warn you it does hurt

December 11, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

I am currently having bad pain and bloating in my digestive tract. It happens all the time not just when I eat. My ears are also aching. Some rash has appeared and a few bruises too. This has been for more than two weeks. I am eating very little - soup and yogurt and just a bit. There is soreness too in the lower left and right side of my digestive tract near the ovaries.

I don't know how to get it to calm down. For me a flare usually calms down or at least changes to other symptoms in two weeks. This is hanging on.

December 18, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

That's right God is good all the time....Even at my lowest I've never felt alone. Keep a smile on your face this is something my mother asked me. With everything going on with your health. You're smiling why? I replied why not and I told myself I would always smile.

December 8, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

I am suffering from all of these symptoms. I do take folic acid and biotin for my hair and nails. My hair is falling out in clumps. Everyday it's getting thinner, and now I can see my scalp. It's very hurtful and painful. I use sunscreen religiously rain, sun, snow. I suffer from horrible bouts of itching. This disease is no joke and takes us three too many changes at one time. God bless all Lupus, Warriors! Let's keep standing 💪 strong!

December 8, 2015

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