I just wanted to introduce myself.  I just subscribed to your group,
I'm glad I found you.  I look forward to having contact with someone
who understands what is going on with my body for once!  Thanks.
~ Krista

Hello@
I was told 10 yrs ago I had lupus (sle) and in the last yr it has been
kicking my butt, In the last year my platelet count keeps going
up,slowly every month,  I want it to stop......My ANA screening have

http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/triggers.htm
What can I do to protect myself from flares?
Sometimes nothing. Some find dietary supplements keep them on an even
keel. Others find that supplements can trigger flares. Some find that

Hi Everyone.... I am a nervous wreck....!  I was diagnosed w/ Reynaulds about
3 years ago and have been dealing w/ the discomfort.... However, recently
things have been getting worse and the specialist is now trying to figure out
if I have Lupus as well...

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/occipitalneuralgia/occipitalneuralgia.htm
What is Occipital Neuralgia?
Occipital neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder caused by irritation or
injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp.

My doctor recently increased my methotrexate (from 5 mg twice a week to 7.5
mg twice a week) and my prednisone (from 8 mg once in the morning to 5mg in
the am, and 5 mg at night)....
In two weeks...I have lost 5 pounds....which is a little alarming as I am

Do we have an acronym for stupid things we do??
Well, last night I did the dumbest thing. I fixed a whole chicken in the
oven in a big, two-handled, covered pot. I lifted it out of the oven with
pot holders. Granddaughter was standing there at the counter and I warned

http://www.lupuscanada.org/en/chapter/treating_with_medications.html
 The patient's role in controlling lupus
Lupus is a little like a freight train; it is much easier to stop if the
brakes are applied before the train has gained too much speed. The key to

I have been lurking for a while and this is my first post. My biggest
problem lately is spleen pain. It was quite sore a few months back but I
went on prednisone as well as methotrexate as they thought I had rheumatoid
arthritis. I have since seen a rheumatologist and she said it ...

http://www.lupus.org/news/CharmBracelet.html
Did anyone buy this?  I went to the site and it's not there.
Any ideas?
Nicole