http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/-t1.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:06:12 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/-t1.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/h1n1-vaccine-t178.htm AbsolutelyFab Hello, Has anyone out there been able to get the H1N1 vaccine? Did you have any reaction to it? I've had difficulty finding anyplace were I can get it her in North Dakota/Minnesota, although they have yet to run out of it at any of the H1N1 flu clinic locations. They are even saying they are surprised that the lines are gone by early in the morning, then there are few people coming through at the end of the day. Although I have Lupus, asthma & I'm on immunosuprressants, I'm not ... Medications Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:06:12 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/h1n1-vaccine-t178.htm#1312 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/h1n1-vaccine-t178.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/prednisone-and-moon-face-t163.htm AbsolutelyFab
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Beth]]> Medications Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:12:26 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/prednisone-and-moon-face-t163.htm#1212 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/prednisone-and-moon-face-t163.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/clinical-trial-t156.htm socalmonica Anyone get the emails from the lupus foundation about the clinical trial? Just curious to know your thoughts about it? Here's the info: The MEDI 545 Phase II Study (MI-CP179) will evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational new drug for people with moderately to severely active lupus. Study participants must be at least 18 years old and have a positive ANA test. In addition, participants must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For more information about this ... Medications Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:25:49 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/clinical-trial-t156.htm#1181 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/clinical-trial-t156.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/methotrexate-a-immunosuppresive-t21.htm californiacat Methotrexate is a immunosuppresive chemotherapy often prescribed for RA and Sle.It helps with inflammation and can be taken in pill form or given by injections.I was prescribed it in January and took the pill form until July, when I switched to the injections.I did have MUCH nausea for the first few months and my doctor said the injections bypass the gastro/stomach and cause less nausea and also works better by injections.I was scared at first as the thought of giving myself injections really ... Medications Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:48:58 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/methotrexate-a-immunosuppresive-t21.htm#77 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/methotrexate-a-immunosuppresive-t21.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/gamma-globulin-injections-t146.htm socalmonica
Monica]]> Medications Wed, 20 May 2009 00:17:05 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/gamma-globulin-injections-t146.htm#1107 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/gamma-globulin-injections-t146.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/migraine-meds-raynaud-s-t144.htm AbsolutelyFab About 2 weeks ago, I visited with my rheumy. She noticed that I had been taking Imitrex (injectible) for my migraines for quite a while. It has helped me with the migraines incredibly, unfortunately she said that I should not be taking it due to my Raynaud's. She explained it could cause ulcers and gangrene in my extremities if the blood vessels don't open up correctly after the injection! SCARY! So I called my GP and told him. He has now prescribed Midrin. I have read it isn't a very successful ... Medications Thu, 14 May 2009 16:03:13 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/migraine-meds-raynaud-s-t144.htm#1088 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/migraine-meds-raynaud-s-t144.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-meds-t139.htm orange294 hi i,m in hospital yet again and have found out they are not giving me my sleeping meds witch is not safe to do they are benzodiazapens they are not ment to just stop then so now i,m getting mood swings now i have told the staff this but they do not sem bothered that and my depression do not go well together at all so tonight will be night 5 with no sleep so doctors just dont know wat they are doing in england i just need to get out of this hospital away from mor infections i wish thks debbie ... Medications Sat, 09 May 2009 22:52:32 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-meds-t139.htm#1066 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-meds-t139.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/not-really-a-medicationa-treatment-really-t129.htm Jenny
Has anyone had this done to treat their Lupus????? My Kidney bloke has tossed it around as a treatment for my ITP.

Just wondering if there may be a tale or two to be told......

Thanks...........]]> Medications Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:28:09 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/not-really-a-medicationa-treatment-really-t129.htm#998 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/not-really-a-medicationa-treatment-really-t129.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/vitamin-d-sunshine-t103.htm AbsolutelyFab Any suggestions or info would be appreciated.

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Beth]]> Medications Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:37:42 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/vitamin-d-sunshine-t103.htm#737 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/vitamin-d-sunshine-t103.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-aids-t48.htm socalmonica okay, I am on restoril and have been on 60 mg per night since I was on prednisone but I am no longer on pred and now I can't sleep without it. I am getting to the point where I can't sleep that great with it either. I am trying to see if I can sleep without it but I just lay there for hours and can't go to sleep. HELP! Now, remember I have a 5 year old very unstable diabetic that needs me all through the night. His blood sugar is never stable at night. He goes high or low every night and ... Medications Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:59:43 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-aids-t48.htm#348 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/sleeping-aids-t48.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/cortisone-injections-t78.htm AbsolutelyFab I have Osteo-arthritis in my left wrist, thumb and in my left knee. The pain in my left thumb can get pretty bad. About 4 months ago I had a cortisone injection in my left wrist, which...after the initial soreness....helped considerably. Now the pain is back and I'm wondering about the long-term effects of cortisone injections. My rheumy also offered to give them to me in both thighs/hips to help with the bursitis, but that doesn't bother me that much...yet! What experiences have the ... Medications Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:59:41 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/cortisone-injections-t78.htm#571 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/cortisone-injections-t78.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/what-can-you-tell-me-about-prednisone-t60.htm AbsolutelyFab
Any advice on when to take it? How to avoid any side effects?

Beth]]> Medications Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:42:11 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/what-can-you-tell-me-about-prednisone-t60.htm#429 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/what-can-you-tell-me-about-prednisone-t60.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/anti-depressants-and-chronic-pain-t68.htm AbsolutelyFab Hello, I found the following article very interesting: http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/patient-corner/disease-management/depression.html I have been on anti-depressants for 20 years for panic attacks and eating disorders. It wasn't until I had to stop taking them for 2 weeks, in order for an allergist to do allergy tests, for me to discover the excruciating joint pain I had. I did not notice pain until then and actually thought I was going through some type of withdrawal. My psychiatrist ... Medications Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:01:17 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/anti-depressants-and-chronic-pain-t68.htm#514 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/anti-depressants-and-chronic-pain-t68.htm http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/plaquenil-aka-hydroxychloroquine-t8.htm californiacat Plaquenil aka Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malaria drug which is commonly prescribed for lupus.For many newly diagnosed sle patients, this will be the first medication which is prescribed for them.When on this medication you will need to get an eye exam every 6 months as it can cause eye damage but it is very rare.I have been on this drug for over 20 years and have never had any problems or side effects from it.Plaquenil helps with joint and skin problems and helps to keep lupus at "bay."This ... Medications Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:19:07 GMT http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/plaquenil-aka-hydroxychloroquine-t8.htm#18 http://livingwithlupus.forumotion.com/medications-f2/plaquenil-aka-hydroxychloroquine-t8.htm