Would like to know what others do when they have a Lupus flare up, for pain
and discomfort.  What works and doesn't work?

I am hoping and praying that all of you on the east coast of the USA are
high and dry!  The flooding is horrible.
Hugs,
Sherry

My friend Jill was just diagnosed  on Friday.  Today she was in the sun
for about an hour and is concerned about the effects on sun on Lupus.
Is she more prone to sunburns?
Thanks, Linda

I said hi a bit higher up, but thought I'd post a proper post now.  Well,
hows ya been?  Its been a long while since I've popped in and thought it was
time to say hello, and let you know that my absence has been due to health
not illness (isnt that great)

Good Morning,
This past weekend I fought fevers, chills, and by Saturday evening a
new case of cellulitis appeared on my right leg. The doctor prescribed
and antibiotic, Cephalexin, she said that it is mainly for skin and

Doc gave me a Rx for Synthroid which was filled with a generic. I'm not sure
if I should just wait through the side effects or call the doc and ask for a
new Rx. The printout that comes with it says that side effects tend to
subside over time. Within seconds of taking it I get itchy ...

I take Daypro as my daily NSAID.  I know some may not know of it well
as it's an older drug, but one that works for me.  Does anyone have any
experience with it though?
Vioxx and Celebrex were pulled because of heart problems as I recall.

A bit rude of me to reply to Ahnty Rhonda, and forgettin about all my other
wonderful Antys and Unckles in this news group.
Love to Anty Ethyl, Anti-Beverley, Antie Janers, Anty J, Ante Candi, Ant
Maggie, Unckle Andy, Unca Micah, and to all of you.  If I have forgottin to

I have learned a lot by reading all of your post and it has help me a
great deal.
Does anyone have a site or information on how to go about getting ssi
for lupus?

I finally plucked up the courage to make arrangements to change my GP, and
it was so easy, I just have a form to fill in then wait for my notes to
arrive at my new drs, then maybe my life will start again.  This was all
because my GP nearly killed me on Tuesday, I had been ill ...

How was your travels around the country in your red plane? It has been
awhile.
Love Auntie RhondaM

I just had to let you all know, we had a lovely day out yesterday at our
Norfolk Lupus group Strawberry Tea, it was a great pleasure to meet all the
people there, it was just a pity I had got myself so worked up about going,
that I ended up making myself very sick.  Everyone ...

someone asked me if lupus patients take enbrel?  I have no clue and forgot
to ask rheumy yesterday.
anyone??
thanks

doc mentioned the use of lyrica for muscle pain and neuralgia,  is anyone on
it?
I am not sure of the generic name of it.  but that is the drug
thanks

The sunscreen Vanacreme recommended by Janers worked for me. Hallelujah!
Finally I found one that works and I'm not allergic to it or at least not
right now. I tested it a little then went on a trip this weekend. It even
kept me from getting a windburn because of the oil in it. ...