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Has anyone done the Benlysta infusions?

I had my first infusion a couple of weeks ago and I feel extremely exhausted. Everything takes more energy/effort than usual. I...

Second illness

I watch what I eat. I take all my medicine. Talk to your concern. But most important I read. Your dr. Cannot...

ITCHING

Does anyone have a problem with itching?? It's driving me crazy, mainly at night. Please suggest something that will work to make...

New Brand of Hydroxychloroquine

New brand of hydroxychloroquine doesn't seem to be effective. I am experiencing pain in joints that I have not had with my...

Methylpredisone

Just energizes me unbelievable how it has me ups.But nighttime too until fatigue sets in.But we all will get there Then I...

What are some tips for managing a chronic wound?

I have had a chronic wound on my left calf for 110 days now. I’ve been seeing a wound care specialist the...

tremors

Has anyone ever gotten tremors? Twice now, I have gotten tremors that were like my whole body getting the shakes uncontrollably, and...

Micardis/Telmistartin

Has anyone had any experience with hypertension and been put onto this medication and had side effects or weight gain/weight loss?...

Cutaneous lupus

I have both systemic and cutaneous lupus. I’m wondering if anyone else out there with cutaneous lupus experiences skin shedding. I periodically...

Ssi/ssdi

What does a doctor look for or how do you ask your rheumatologist to dx you as disabled when applying for disability....

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