Just curious about lupus and pregnancy, how have your pregnancies gone? And have any of you's fallen pregnant on your medication? Not pregnant just has always been something I've been worried about.
I had mc bc I have a copper iud which my dr advise me to get if I wasnt trying to get pregnant bt it failed n I did n now I still have the copper iud n Im pretty sure im pregnant
Can people with lupus get pregnant?
YES!!!! OMG YES!!!! Although it may be difficult for some, depending on how Lupus is affecting their body. I was told I probably wouldnt conceive, per the weight, and the Lupus factor, after I was… read more
What are other people's experiences on getting pregnant/being pregnant with lupus nephritis? I would like to be off all kidney meds completely. I will still take plaquenil for flares, but I don't feel comfortable taking Imuran. Thoughts??
I would love some "real world" advice form those who have been through this as opposed to physicians telling me childbirth "isn't a good idea" with no evidence to back it up even though I have been in remission for over 3 years and and am doing great clinically with GFR of 70, Creatinine of 0.7- 1.0, ANA of 10 and dsDNA of 1:40- 1:160. Thank you in advance!
Im so sorry you even have to ponder that. But after reading these responses, my take away is they seem to prove out something I told my own daughter…
That whatever decision you make will be the right… read more
I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏. Love and hugs
I am currently in a phase 2 double blind study for Epratuzumabx a cousin drug to Benlysta. I actually enjoy participating except for the commute but I am feeling beneficial results.
Looking to compare notes south others testing new medications. Thanks <3
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Is it best to have a c-section or normal delivery with SLE?
I was 36 when I had my daughter. I was a high risk. I had a c-sect because the doctor didnt want trauma
to face my kidney. She was taken 3 days before her due date. I was diagnosed with Lupus in… read more
Ive heard men also get lupus but i want to know are they on this website and how do they cope with it .im curious to know if it affects them the same way it does the women.
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My daughter has lupus too, she's 28 and is almost 8 months pregnant. Very high risk with her lupus, she's on imuran and lovonox for blood clots. It's been stressful but we are almost there. 🙏