Have you ever taken this? If so, what dosage and, what side effects?

Asked before but, don't remember answers ((BIG surprise????)):
Anyone taking it without the immuno-supressant drugs? Any adverse
reactions?
I am taking it -- down to 1/2mg pred. (that is it) -- rash on face (but,

I went to the doctor's this past week. Interesting visit. We talked about
aspirin and the newer designer pain relievers. We discussed anti-malarials,
vitamins, etc. We talked about sleep apnea and snoring (which I seem to be
doing a great deal at night) and sleep studies. We ...

Did you all know that my pharmacist just told me that ULTRAM and
ZOLOFT combine are a big no no and can cause seizures?
Nicole C. In Austin

I saw the other day that we're to have Polio boosters as adults & I'm
wondering if anyone here has had one while having the Lupus or other AI
diseases?   It seems a bit scarier to me than a tetnanus booster for
reasons unknown.

Not to sure where to start.. We just found out that my 15 year old daughter
has Discoid Lupus. She is doing ok with it but it makes me nervous.. Can
anyone tell me if they have this type. She has the heart palpitations and
she becomes very weal with them and almost passes out. She ...

Well I finally got my 2 lower plugs inserted into my eyes and
already I am noticing a difference! amazing how they work! there
is water in my eyes and I am not crying lol! it feels so
wonderful after burning, scratchy and irritated eyes for so long;

(Sorry if this is long-winded, I'm just so angry.)
Both my mum and I had RD appointments today, and the RD was really really weird and
slightly mean to both of us, but especially to my mum.
Anyway, our RD said my mum "doesn't have Sj?gren's or anything at

I went to my lupus clinic yesterday and saw my consultant.
I have been ok for a while now, no serious problems.
I asked him if I could reduce the prednisolone from 5 mg alternate days.
He said ok but don't go below 3 mg. This is my first day on 4 mg. I have

Microsoft Customer
this is the latest version of security update, the
"November 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves
all known security vulnerabilities affecting

I thought I would say hello and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.  I know
it is early but with stuff to do for most of us, it is easier to say this
now, then getting too busy and, forgetting it.
I am still lurking people, so watch out LOL.  Things are going alright for

First of all, I'm sorry I have not posted much lately.  I have just
run out of things to say to those of you who are hurting.  I want to
say something soothing, but everything seems so empty.
And now, once again, I am hurting.  I have been really sick with

Remember how you were saying combination therapy might be needed for my
kidney infection? After I started the nitrofuratoin, I tested negative,
but tonight, after finishing the antibiotic yesterday, I'm testing
*strongly* positive again (plus I feel terrible and so weak I'm ...

The owner of a drug store walks in to find a
guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk "What's
with that guy over there by the wall?"
The clerk says "Well, he came in

I have received two identical emails from two different "people" but
same address.
They are supposedly addressing the Issue of Lupus and Social Security.
However, i am getting a bad vibe off these things.