Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Questions (Page 3)

Has anyone noticed extreme fatigue while taking Cellcept?

I take cellcept for my Lupus and have been having more fatigue lately. It may just be the Lupus but seemed to lessen for a week when I had to go off of the cellcept.

In what way can doxyclycine affect lupus patients?

i was recently hospitilized w/ ceptic pneumonia..allergic to many drugs. pneumonia still indicated in lung .dr. prescribed doxycycline.100 mg. took 1 at 5:30pm. another at 6;30 am n.ext day.at 3:15p.m broke out in rash/ hives 1 week later still have rash.. how might doxy. affect people with lupus?... read more

Lyrica or medical marijuana?

Dr.'s are not sure if I have Lupus, or fibromyalgia. Going to a rheumatologist mid Dec. The marijuana takes the edge off. I heard & read about the side effects of Lyrica & I really cannot stand taking prescriptions; because of them. Dr. said if I don't test clean next appt. that I... read more

What are the side effects of Aflapin (60 tablets)?

I was given Aflapin, 60 tablets, and Plaquenil (Hydroycholoquine) 200mg plus injection on my heels for heel pain and some finger joints pain. Few hours after taking both medications I experienced numbness on both arms and feet. I suspect these are side effects of Aflapin, since I did not have any... read more

What does the rash of lupus really look and feel like?

I had to see the opthalmologist last week, with a follow up this week. She said my eyes were as dry as the sahara. I also had a very red face, which in thinking back I've had before. The doc asked if I had lupus, and even took a photo with my cell to show my rheumatologist. As it turned out... read more

How long does it take for Plaquenil to leave your system??

I have been treated for Lupus for 20 + years and I just found out I do not have Lupus, I have MS.. I have to stop taking the Plaquenil that I have been taking 200 mg twice a day for 20 years... How long will it take to get out of my system?? I cannot tell you what this has done to me... 20 years is... read more

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone else have flareups of PMR when trying drugs for other...

... conditions? Over the past few years I have been prescribed several muscle relaxers and blood thinners, also metformin and Cymbalta. Within two days the painful swelling is so bad I can barely get from one room to the next. Doctors and family members say to just keep taking the drug for at least... read more

Is there a cure for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) ?

Is there a cure for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) ? And If not, what medication(s) are used to treat the autoimmune disease?

Hydroxychloroquine ingredients?

Does hydroxychloroquine contain any mammal ingredients? I have alpha gal, lonestar tick bite,severe reactions to anything mammal. Med makes me feel bad. Trying to find out.

Common FAQs for Lupus Treatment

On both oxycontin and celebrex, how long must I wait after taking celebrex to not interfere with ox?

My mother has a severe autoimmune disease that has symptoms of rheumatoid, lupus, and severe ankylizing spondilosis. She doesn't have any contraindications with her medications except that she was recently prescribed celebrex. According to the interactions checker, the celebrex can interfere... read more

Thrush while taking Plaquenil?

since beginning Hydroxychloroquine 4-5 months ago, first I did notice excessive hair loss (shedding). Still some BUT now it's worsening Angular Stomatitis with the new appearance of candidal plaques on the buccal mucosa extending to the the inner aspect of my lips/gingiva... really... read more

I have been ntaking imuran for about four months and have notice some weight loss has anyone else?

... experienced weight loss or weight gain i am on 100 mgs a daily and it takes my appetite

Can stopping Plaquenil cause joint pain to return?

I have been on plaquenil for about 3 years. At one time, i tried to stop taking it due to money issues. I started experiencing joint pain in my hips. Does Plaquenil actually stop joint pain in Lupus or does it just slow your progress in Lupus? It was never actually explained to me and I have... read more