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Has Anyone ever had Erythema Noodosum???
went to the dr. b/c the past few days have been sooooo painful to walk and he said I had Erythema Nodosum..
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my pain causing tension with husband
Hello, I need some help or advice on how to deal with my frustration of balancing my limitations of what I...
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Hi, I did see my primary doctor the other day - not due to my throat as the blisters or whatever they...
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I find it interesting that we can be classed as "in remission" just on blood work. I achieved that status...
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What great information! Thank you for sharing! Lisa
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I agree with you and recommend a GI work up in anyone who has signs or laboratory...
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Reply: lupus and methotrxate
What is methotrxate, I'm wondering if I might tell my doctor about it, what does it do exactly and how does it...
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I AM WOMAN! HEAR ME ROAR!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
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Reply: Prednisone Dosage
I have lupus nephritis, too. The biopsy isn't too bad. You just have to lie still for several hours after. ...
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Lupus Pneumonitis
Hi, I had a baby 5 1/2 years ago. When she was 3 months old, I started having trouble breathing. If I walk 100...
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Reply: Little over 12 hrs for doc visit
lupussister, I am sorry that I am just now responding to this. The rhuematologist, much to my shock said...
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Reply: How did you come to terms with your diagnosis?
I am so sorry for your lose. I just read your response and was recently diagnosed after 15 years of...
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That is such an awesome idea, can't wait till Easter to do this with cookie cutters. I may cheat and use...
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I am also on percocet and plaquenil. They are talking prednisone and cellcept because of my kidneys. My rash...
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Yay!!! I am so happy the surgery worked for you. I had a complete hysterectomy 2 years ago and have...
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Reply: Lupus and diabetes
This is me, again. When I went to the Rhuematologist, she said I didn't have Lupus. That I had...
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Lisa is out of town and can't post!
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Reply: Question For Dr.V
Thank you Lisa, I went bsck to My Internal Dr. He gave me a B 12 Shot and Re-Ordered All Lab Work and...
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@Lisatru62, I am really sensitive to loud noises and this may seem weird but when I hear them they don't...
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Just got diagnosed with SLE--now another test
I just got diagnosed with SLE and Sjogren's Syndrome. I have been going to my rheumatologist and a...
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Reply: Negative ANA but have signs of Lupus
Thanks!! Today my skin is painful to touch. Seems my whole body is freaking out.
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Reply: Kidney Pain and Lupus Nephritis
I too first noticed flank pain just before all my lupus symptoms came into play. I had never had a kidney...
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Fun Poll: Being the multi-tasker that I am, I feel that just lying here sick on the couch is a horrible waste of time. Which task should I undertake while recuperating?
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Hi gramieBecky, Sorry you had such a frightening experience! I'm not sure what caused your problem but...
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That's the thing, they weren't telling me this time, just your numbers are worse. I also take Cozaar for high...
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Reply: Monday Check in time! 1/6/12
Have a safe trip! I'm sure your dad will be thrilled to see you! Lisa
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