Lupus
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Lyrica or Gabapentin
Lyrica or Gabapentin
I just got back from my rheumy appt. Today was a follow-up from some x-rays taken last month on my sacrum and hips. He didn't see anything concerning that could be causing my nagging pain between the two. Says it must be Lupus messing with my muscles and tendons. He prescribed me gabapentin a few months ago and I didn't like the spacey/disconnected feeling it gave me. He wrote me a prescription today to try Lyrica. I'm desperate for some relief from the nagging pain of my hips and random… read more
Does anyone get numbing in their hands and twitching?
What do you all do when the pain gets to be too much to handle?
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Have anyone been pregnant with lupus or has tried to conceive with a lupus diagnosis? My obgyn thinks that it would be a little risky but rheumy says a lot of people have had great pregnancies and actually go into remission while pregnant. Im asking because my husband brought up the conversation last night as he wants to try for one more, i just want to know my odds
Is there one test to diagnose lupus?
Is there one test to diagnose lupus?
I've read conflicting things bout the diagnosis of lupus. Sum saying there is no one test and others that just a blood test can confirm it as well as it doesnt always show in blood work. I also heard having a possitive ANA means nothing as it has a 1 in 10 chance of a false possitive. Any clarity would be greatly appreciated thanx
Myositis
Myositis
If you've dealt with it, can you tell me about your experiences with myositis and diagnosis?
I feel pretty lousy. This lupus flair has been going on for a couple of years now, always with pain and weakness. I'll definitely call you. Thank you so… read more
Anyone have bloodwork for hepatitis A,B orC come back as reactive once then non reactive ?
Has anyone noticed an increase in fungal skin infections?
Has anyone noticed an increase in fungal skin infections?
So, I think that I might be going through a lupus flare now. I've noticed more joint stiffness in my hands. The fatigue has increased as well. Also, I think that I may have a fungal infection near the groin area. Currently, treating it with some prescription fungal cream. I will be seeing my PCP and rheumy in the next couple of weeks and my derm next month.
Sle lupus
Sle lupus
I was wondering if anyone ever has had pictorial muscles problems from lupus.Im in so much pain when this happens,I could scream at the top of my lungs
Just got my diagnosis of positive for lupus on my bloodwork. Being sent to a rheumatologist Wednesday. What should I expect???
Just got my diagnosis of positive for lupus on my bloodwork. Being sent to a rheumatologist Wednesday. What should I expect???
I bought a big calendar to journal how I am feeling and carry that with me to the dr’s office. I am a teacher too and definitely feel there are days… read more
