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Do you plan to get vaccinated against the H1N1 virus (commonly called "swine flu")?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kyrie Stabler Oct 19.
Swine Flu (H1N1) and Lupus Patients
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2009 ALR San Francisco Bay Area Walk With Us to Cure Lupus (Team LupusMCTD)
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"When you have so much wrong you either laugh or cry. I guess i am to the point that i have shed enough tears. "
Bevi,
I hear you on this!
Like you I don't speak about my symptoms, unless it's my neck, back that is killing me. I make the Rice Soc...
I went to my Dr recently who was out of the flu shots. I asked him if I needed this H1N1 shot, his words were "I don't see a need for it"
So I asked him "Have you taken this shot" (Mind you he's 80 some years old)..
He said no, just the regular fl...
Hello Daylight!
I hope today is a better day for you. I am sorry I haven't been to the board..
Lordy Lordy do you have a full plate! Are the Drs at least treating your symptoms?
Does each Dr. agree or is it like Yvettes situation one Dr says yes ...
thanks Kathy! i'm over it. I had a very good and kind counselor (who isn't even mine) tell me that some doctors just stink! This woman had gone undiagnosed for almost twenty years with an autoimmune illness. It happens and it still is surprising! :)
Yvette,
tahnks for finding this an dbumping it up.
I am sure between what your Boston Dr said and your good Dr here you have there will be more of an honest straight forward answer to exactly what is it you have. And how are thye going to treat yo...
kathy,
I am really glad I checked some of the older discussions. This was super informative and clarified the difference between these two disease processes. I mistakenly thought that the two were interchangeable diagnosises that meant the same th...
Thanks Kathy for your support. I am really going to just lay low and enjoy the holidays. I want to be able to just spend time with my family and grandkids and not complicate anything for now. I do not like feeling frustrated like that and I am ove...
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Posted on August 6, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments
Lupus, vitamin D linked by Oklahoma scientists
Lupus, vitamin D linked by Oklahoma scientists
State study could further therapies
Published: August 5, 2009
For people genetically predisposed to lupus, a deficiency of vitamin D may be a catalyst for developing the disease, say scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
The research by Dr. Judith James and graduate student Lauren Cole could be useful in treating lupus, which has no cure and strikes up to 2 million Americans.
"Vitamin D could be beneficial to lupu… Continue
State study could further therapies
Published: August 5, 2009
For people genetically predisposed to lupus, a deficiency of vitamin D may be a catalyst for developing the disease, say scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
The research by Dr. Judith James and graduate student Lauren Cole could be useful in treating lupus, which has no cure and strikes up to 2 million Americans.
"Vitamin D could be beneficial to lupu… Continue
Posted on August 5, 2009 at 11:37am — 2 Comments
Doctors eye fresh approaches to cutaneous lupus
Doctors eye fresh approaches to cutaneous lupus
Aug 4, 2009
Many different approaches are used to treat the clinical symptoms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), both topically and systemically. However, when topical regimens prove insufficient to control a flare in refractory cases, clinicians must additionally implement systemic therapy. Topical therapies, such as calcineurin inhibitors, corticosteroids and stronger sunscreens, can be effective in the treatment of CLE.
Depending… Continue
Aug 4, 2009
Many different approaches are used to treat the clinical symptoms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), both topically and systemically. However, when topical regimens prove insufficient to control a flare in refractory cases, clinicians must additionally implement systemic therapy. Topical therapies, such as calcineurin inhibitors, corticosteroids and stronger sunscreens, can be effective in the treatment of CLE.
Depending… Continue
Posted on August 5, 2009 at 1:11am —
Lupus Arthritis
Lupus arthritis
Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 07/28/09
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently suffer from an inflammatory arthritis, which typically manifests as a polyarticular arthritis, more likely to affect small joints and with less prominent synovitis than is seen in RA. This article addresses the clinical features of arthritis in lupus and an approach to the differential diagnosis. A variety of medications are effective in the treatment… Continue
Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 07/28/09
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently suffer from an inflammatory arthritis, which typically manifests as a polyarticular arthritis, more likely to affect small joints and with less prominent synovitis than is seen in RA. This article addresses the clinical features of arthritis in lupus and an approach to the differential diagnosis. A variety of medications are effective in the treatment… Continue
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- At 2:17pm on November 10, 2009, Daylight gave Kathy a gift…
Thank you so much. I'm still in the process of being dx'd with mctd. I'll write some stuff in my page to let ya all know more about me. This is a very site you've done a good job with it.From the Gift Store
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- At 8:37am on September 3, 2009,
Susan Pitcher DeBoe-Stoneking said… - Hi Kathy
Yes it is me Sue lol. This is a great site! I have to learn my way around it! Thank you for writing me.
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sue
- At 10:24am on September 1, 2009,
Kathy said…
- Yeah Baby.. your going to be Walking in their shoes! lol Enjoy, have a great time!
I recently rented a car from Enterprise. I just needed one I could careless about scratches and dents, but oh no!!! They gave me a 2009 Ford Focus with Syruis Radio and ONLY 3,000 miles on it!
SWEEET! But I worried the whole time I drove it a rock or person would scratch it.
Have a great time.. now sing along...
Walking in my Shoes
- At 9:49pm on August 31, 2009,
Andrea Tuccinardi said… - No not the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I wish. It's Depeche Mode. Which will be in 4 days. I am getting really antsy. My friend from Sarasota bought the tickets. The only thing is I have to drive down and get him and drive up to the concert and then drive back. Which I will not be using my car. I am renting one. Less wear and tear on mine.
Gee the dog must be protecting u.
Thats good about volenteering on Sat at the desk. It will get a foot in the door. I am deeply thinking of going back to school also. The thought of going back scares me. I have not touched college at all. Its been 15 years since I went to school. I was helping a co-worker with her science homework and was having a ball doing it. I thought ok I know this is high school can I do college level? Hmm....
Ok..gotta go..I have a weird shift. I work 1-8. At least I am not closing.
Take care..
- At 5:40pm on August 30, 2009,
Andrea Tuccinardi said…
- Aww Kathy. I am sorry that the u had to spend your weekend doing a infusion. How did u get the dog bite? My knee is feeling a lot better. Now the real test is coming back to work on Mon. I got some happy pills if my knee does hurt. LOL!! Spending 3 days holed up is not fun. I have watched most of the dvd series I have been meaning to catch up on. Now playing several pc games that i bought last week. Next weekend i am going to a concert. I have been looking forward to this for the last 6 months...Hope u a good Sunday and a good week
Take Care..
- At 1:32pm on August 28, 2009,
Andrea Tuccinardi said…
- Thank you Kathy. I will. I am supposed to work. But I got a doctors note to stay off my feet. I deeply bruised my left knee. It sucks but have to look at my health first. U have a great weekend also..
- At 11:34am on August 28, 2009,
ileana torres said… - thank you, hope u enjoy yours as well!
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