Is There A Link Between SLE And Terrible Sciatica?

I have SLE... fevers, rash, fatigue, corneal erosions, dry mouth... is sciatica ever caused by SLE? I am having such horrible sciatica on both sides it woke me up.

Shin Pain

For the past two days my legs shin hurt like crazy, my legs are warm. Only ice gives some relief.
I have a bottle of oregano oil that I can't open. Feeling frustrated.
Any ideas?
Thank you.

Has Anyone Else Dealt With Others Being Rude About You Hurting From Lupus Or Being Sick? How Did You Deal With This?

I really don't like it when other people who know nothing about your illness try to be your doctor and give you grief about it. They can be so judegemental and rude. Colloidal silver was raved about by someone who I thought was a friend of mine for helping people with lupus. She didn't have lupus, but I gave it a try, and it did nothing for me after trying it so long. I was always nothing but nice… read more

Tonsils

I have randomly getting white pus pockets on my tonsils randomly about once a month, I have no fever and
my throat doesn’t hurt. I don’t think its strep or tonsilitis because I don’t have any other symptoms. This happens to me A LOT and I always get freaked out and I was wondering if I should go to my doctor tomorrow. I googled it and it said white spots on tonsils can be caused by a weakened immume system,
I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this?

10 Month Old Bruise

Hi dear warriors. I've had the same bruise for +- 10 months now. Should I worry? I don't want to contact my specialist Dr or even GP if it's nothing to fret about. Also i don't want to run the risk of contracting the virus by going in to hospital for lab tests etc. I remember not hurting myself. That is just appeared. Got bigger and bigger and just stayed.

Any Jobs Hiring In Houston Texas

Sorry I’ve been laid off n it’s hard fa me to find a job with lupus that fits any help? I’m 21 years old with an high school diploma and some college experience haven’t finished TSU yet..

COVID Masks: What Are Your Thoughts?

MyLupisTeam Veterans, is this an ok use of the platform? Hoping so. I am still pretty new here.

Realizing this is a potentially polarizing issue, I'll just ask that we all be our usual awesome, accepting, calm selves when participating here. But, I was just curious how you all felt about the whole mask issue and why. Hoped to have a real discussion about it.

How do you feel when you wear a mask?

Have you done any online research on the issue?

Thank you!

Do You Have A Sluggish Detox System?

Ladies and gents, one thing is for sure: our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins. And yes, those toxins can build up and make us sick.

For your consideration, please read here about the 3 phases of your body's detox system and how to ensure they are all working for you:

https://www.parishealingarts.com/functional-med...

Has Anyone Else Experienced This ???

So ive been diagnosed with cutaneous discoid lupus and my drs barely know anything about it but every time i have a flare i get ulcers inside of my nose and my lips & eyes swell and i get fatigued ?!! My dr doesnt believe that its cause by my lupus cause i dont have systemic lupus or but it only happens when i have a flare !! Maybe someone else is having the same issues and also my nails have turned colors !!!

Does Fibro And RA Go Hand In Hand With Lupus?

I seem to have a few of the symptoms of Lupus, but I have not been diagnosed with it as of yet. I see my PCP, next week and want to bring this to his attention. Should I come right out and ask to be tested for it? Is there a test?