Ok, here I am asking a little complicated question, read on.
I am experiencing a lot of itchy areas inside my eyes towards my nose. It
is driving me bonkers sometimes.Then the vision seems like it is blurry as
well as burning in the eye area.

Hi Guys hubby  is having colonoscopy Jan. 12 and Liver MRI following
week. They are contimueing the taking a pint of blood every month for 3
more months. The MRi will let us see any damage to liver.
So we are just going to put it on the shelf and enjoy Christmas both

Daily Tip: How important is a healthy heart?
Growing evidence suggests that risk factors leading to heart disease,
such
as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, also increase

I was finally diagnosed about a year ago with SLE after years of
increasing pain, problems. It took a move and a new Doctor. My old Doc
treated my back pain, but never tested me, just supplied my Oxycontin
and upped as needed. Finally when we moved to the Seattle area and I

I've had a recent diagosis of lupus nephritis (as of late June) but I
now recognize that I have been having symptons for about 6 years.
I'm receiving monthly Cytoxin (sp?) IV treatment (only two treatments
left!) but am starting CellCept in January.  Additionally, I'm on 20 mg

MY NAME IS JOANN AKA JO I AM MARRIED AGE 47. I AM A FLA NATIVE 2 GROWN
KIDS , AND 3 GRANDKIDS MARRIED 6 YEARS. I WANT TO LEARN FROM ANYONE IN
HERE HOW YOU FOUND OUT YOU HAVE LUPUS, MY SISTER PENNY WAS JUST
DIAGNOSED WITH IT. I HAVE FOR MANY YEARS SUFFERD WITH  THYROID PROBLEMS

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE LUPUS? I HAVE 1 OF MY SISTERS JUST
DIAGNOSED WITH LUPUS. I DEAL WITH TYPE 2 DIABETS, HYPOTHYROIDISM ,
DEPRESSION ANXIETY, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,ETC, SORRY TO RAMBLE.

I searched the archives and found several folks who have tried
CellCept.  It looked like most had to stop beause of GI problems, or
developed shingles and were miserable for several months.  My doctor
wants me to think about trying it, as Plaquinil, Quinacrine and Imuran

I had it to an extreme when i got sick in '97.  I tried topical capsaicin
which just about sent me to the hospital.  I didn't know it is not
recommended for lupies. :P  I didn't know I was developing very sensitive
skin.

Mair's computer is still in for repairs. She can't access the group from
what she is using. She's fine and doing well.
Bev

I've been reading your posts and caring.
How are y'all doing?
I know some of you are busy with education (Bev?), wedding (Sharon?),
house-cleaning (BJ?),

My mom was officially diagnosed with Lupus in 1988. This last year has been
the toughest on her and we find even more challenges because she has state
medical. Unfortunately, due to the illness she was forced to retire from a
great job at a very early age, in her 30’s, and so did ...

Bev,
I'm so sorry that I missed saying Happy Birthday to you on your birthday.  I
hope that you had a wonderful day!!!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!