... So... in addition to the known hematuria, did your urinalysis show casts or proteinuria? ... (6 replies)
... that I need to have a biopsy done. I was really scared but it wasn't bad at all. I had a great doctor! Anyway, from that they determined that I have a lot of kidney damage and I was put on Cellcept. ... (4 replies)
... since my first testing back in July. ... (4 replies)
... Hi, name is sandra. I am 42 yrs old. My mother passed away jan 4,2007 she had diabetes, and was on kidney dialasis. ... (2 replies)
... Just stones or an kidney or bladder infection can cause blood in the urine, I believe. ... (2 replies)
... Hi, Dixzeland. I was just diagnosed with lupus this past April. ... (4 replies)
... g an NSAID. Many people on Plaquenil do need to augment with an NSAID, else pain isn't controlled well enough... But as L. said, your rheum may have had a reason in mind. ... (9 replies)
... welcome, Lilshort. I'm glad you found us. I hope this isn't lupus, but if it is, please know that many people fare pretty well in this day and age. ... (76 replies)
... malalign in both knees. I didn't have a good knee to lean on for the other knee to get better. ... (2 replies)
... Hi, I am a newbie. I have Lupus and multiple other stuff. I was just diagnosed with protein in urine. ... (10 replies)
... I have had SLE since i was 13. I have many problems with my lupus and now starting to have some kidney issues. ... (0 replies)
... Yes the Prednisone may be keeping the urine blood and protein away right now, as that is caused by inflammation in the kidneys, and Prednisone suppresses inflammation. ... (76 replies)
... stiff in morning and when sitting for more than 15 minutes or so. Sometimes I am really stiff all day, though moving around seems to alleviate it some. ... (8 replies)
... Anyway, I'd ask what the LE's mean, in absence of bacteria. ... (6 replies)
... I think I'm in denial. But like you said even if the tests are neg the criteria is there. ... (76 replies)
... Good morning, just thought I'd chime in here. I think your Dr. is putting together the kidney symptoms, positive ANA, pleurisy, oral ulcers, sun sensitivity, arthralgias, anemia and as a whole, saying you meet the criteria for lupus. ... (76 replies)
... ints don't ache anymore. However, my fingers are very stiff, this just started yesterday along with my itches. I had this problem a while ago. Like even when I'm in the shower I'm itchin like crazy. I don't know what this is about. ... (76 replies)
... Lilshort, today I read an article today in my daily paper on kidney disease. ... (76 replies)
... The problem with ANA is that it's positive in a number of conditions, not just lupus. ... (3 replies)
... I'm so sorry this is happening, and esp. in this way. Your recent events are difficult enough, so extra confusion really is icing on the cake. ... (76 replies)
