... months I have new things. Many of the symptoms start briefly from left and then happen in right after a while too. ... (7 replies)
... The doctors said it was nummular eczema, gave my mom a lotion, and it went away. By the time I was ten, I never had any rashes. Other than bronchitis or seasonal allergies, I never had any real problems. ... (1 replies)
... I just found this website last night and saw your entry. ... (6 replies)
... I am female, 28, three kids. During my third pregnancy I was incredibly itchy, no dry skin or rashes at that point, I just itched. After her birth the constant itching let up but I am still a pretty itchy person, especially when resting. ... (2 replies)
... Thanks for getting back to me! I have done some alternative research on Lupus and I do have bouts of extreme fatigue, as well achy joints especially in my hips. I will have a look at the sticky posts for more info. ... (10 replies)
... For your skin issue, I'd imagine it could be any number of things NOT associated with lupus. ... (10 replies)
... I have great news! I've heard stories about trying to get in to see a rheumatologist and how the wait can be long. I called expecting to get something for the end of this month or August at the least. ... (5 replies)
... have had anxiety attacks but I never attrubuted to the illness but to other things like ptsd or fight or flight. I have also gone thru being emotionally abused and that also brings on the same kind of panic attacks. I have had symptoms since 2000 but it had been diagnosed as RA . ... (12 replies)
... I never suspected Lupus at first, as I didn't really know anything about it. It was actually a dermatologist who first suspected Lupus and also the only doctor who actually asked me all sorts of questions besides being related to my skin. ... (13 replies)
... sometimes I get pains in my head that fee like I have been hit with a blunt object. The pain comes from no where and is unexplainable. ... (5 replies)
... Hi, everyone. I was diagnosed with lupus in April of 2004, but I believe my first symptoms started in 1994 when I was 26. I just remember being really achy and feeling sick in a general way one Saturday. My joints hurt, the lymph nodes in my neck were swollen, and I had all these little red dots on my skin. ... (8 replies)
... I take plaquenil, but i've had varying skin problems before I ever started this med. ... (11 replies)
... I know that your message is a few years old, but I just found this website and couple of months ago. I too have been diagnosed with Tumid Lupus. I have had it almost 6 years but it took 3 to get a definite diagnosis. ... (1 replies)
... I just found this site last night. I have a very rare form of lupus. It is tumid lupus and is confined to the skin. I still have exteme fatigue and when I am broken out, the area aches pretty bad. I take plaquenil and ranitidine. I also take atarax for the itching which is also bad. ... (8 replies)
... Hi mchez, I was diagnosed last yr with Lupus and I had fierce itching all over my body after sun exposure. ... (5 replies)
... ulfa, but never had any reactions to plaquenil at all. So perhaps you might be allergic to one of the fillers. At least try what your doc said, stop it for a bit and see if your itching stops. ... (6 replies)
... state.came back started burning my skin and itching all over violent pains in my side i went mad running round hous severe head pains took some anti seizure meds and antibiotics calmed it down a bit docotr cam out as i had been seeing green flashing lights dismiseed me. ... (4 replies)
... dry and itchy. I do have lupus and my rheumie said it was probably connected but not your normal lupus rash. I went to the dermatologist many times and nothing worked. ... (5 replies)
... I was diagnosed with lyme disease approximately 17 years ago based on my history of exposure to ticks and my symptoms. My symptoms were, migratory joint pain with major swelling in my ankles. ... (8 replies)
... Hi, Suzy. You do have a lot of symptoms associated with lupus and definitely should see a rheumatologist as soon as it can be arranged. You have a lot going on all over your body, as many us of do. ... (10 replies)
