Active 4 days agoWhen to go to the ER.... I have been in a flare for awhile now... I have pain in my back, urine test show blood in my urine, fatigue, chest pain here and there, nausea, bowls...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment
Active 5 days agoProblem getting pain meds?How many have had issues getting pain medications? Has it been a struggle to convince your doctor that your pain is real and has become unbearable?...Reactions0reactionsComments213 repliesTreatment
Mouth sores/ulcersOne of my most common symptoms of lupus is the mouth sores/ulcers. They appear everywhere in my mouth and last up to two weeks. They are extremely painful and nothing...Reactions0reactionsComments93 repliesSoresSymptomsTreatment
coughingI have a chronic cough and after many doctor appointments, noone can find the cause. Has anyone else been dealing with such a cough?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Keeping personal journal to learn about flaresI was diagnosed with SLE in June 2024 and have been taking hydroxychloroquine since then. It seems to be working. However I am having a flare now and don't know...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentCoping
Things I found that helpSince I suffer with both Lupus & Sjogrens, I found that taking the supplement glutathione and Lactoferrin help. In addition, an infrared sauna....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Benlysta vs MethotrexateHello, I was diagnosed about a year ago (last October) and have been on hydroxychloroquine and supplementing with prednisone for flare ups. My flare ups are now fairly frequent and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTips & Advice
Multiple autoimmune diagnosis I have psa arthritis. I was recently diagnosed with lupus. Can you take one biological that works for both? Is it possible to be prescribed 2 biological at the same...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTreatment
New Brand of HydroxychloroquineNew brand of hydroxychloroquine doesn't seem to be effective. I am experiencing pain in joints that I have not had with my older hydroxychloroquine. Old pill round marked GG260 new...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTreatment