2 with LupusWe lost both mother with Lupus how do you cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Misdiagnosis I have had Benlysta, Hydroclorquine, Methotrexate, and Predisone for over 7 years. I was diagnosed with SLE. Last month the doctor who replaced my Rhuemtoidlogist told me I DO NOT...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
FrustrationI had a positive ana test last May and I was told I had lupus. Then I was told by the doc that it is not lupus. I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Methotrexate injectionsI have just started (4 weeks) on 10mg methotrexate by injection. My problem is I am having severe uncontrollable bouts of diarrhoea. I'm afraid to leave the house at the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
Benlysta - or what?There are so many drugs out there, but my symptoms are mild (from what I've been reading). I'm on the (standard) hydroxychloroquine (aka Plaquenil) for a year now. My MD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Cutaneous lupusCan it spread from one limb to another by contact such as crossed legs on my own body? I understand it's not contagious so probably not, but it appears to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Dealing with SiblingsI was diagnosed in Dec. 2022. It has been a swift and complicated time since then. I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 kidney disease, cyst on kidney, bladder infection...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & Family
Could these antigens be lupus?ENA screen contains the following antigens: SS-A/Ro52, SS-A/Ro60, SS-B/La, U1RNP, Sm(D), Scl-70, Jo-1 and CENP-B These are the results of my blood test....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
PlaquenilShould a Lupus patient be taken off of Plaquenil entirely just because of no complaints or bad blood work? My Rheumatologist recently decided to stop prescribing Plaquenil (200 mg once...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Hi all. I need advice with Anti SS-A-RO reading. Mine came back at 91. I’m new to this site. And I would great fully appreciate any advice concerning my very high reading of 91. For my SS-A -RO reading. Currently I’m on Amgevita 40mg...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies