My Rheumy put me on Steroids what next?

[Guest guest]

Athena, This disease is doing what it does to all of us at times, hitting you hard and fast. The

Prednisone (Is that the steroid you are on?) should help with the pain, at least while you are on it,

and it will give you a break from the worst of the flaring. Are you taking Plaquenil, now? If not, see

what your Rheumy will do in that line. You may have to take steroids for a while, off and on until

the Plaquenil starts to work. It can take from two to six months for the benefits to be apparent, but

it DOES work. I am living proof. The form I take is Hydroxychloriquine. It is much easier on the

bowel and nervous system than the old form of the drug...and tastes better, too, since it is coated

now to disguise the bitter taste of quinine.

Keep us posted on your progress, and know that we are here for you any time. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

Athena, This disease is doing what it does to all of us at times, hitting you hard and fast. The

Prednisone (Is that the steroid you are on?) should help with the pain, at least while you are on it,

and it will give you a break from the worst of the flaring. Are you taking Plaquenil, now? If not, see

what your Rheumy will do in that line. You may have to take steroids for a while, off and on until

the Plaquenil starts to work. It can take from two to six months for the benefits to be apparent, but

it DOES work. I am living proof. The form I take is Hydroxychloriquine. It is much easier on the

bowel and nervous system than the old form of the drug...and tastes better, too, since it is coated

now to disguise the bitter taste of quinine.

Keep us posted on your progress, and know that we are here for you any time. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

The last week has been so bad; I'm having the worst flare since

being Diagnosed in March with Lupus, The pain is from my toes to

fingertips, throbbing, aching feeling. I never had a feeling like

this, I can't even pick my arms up to brush my own hair.

I called my Rheumy and she put me on a 6 day course of steroids

4mg. This is my first time being on them. I been taking pain meds

but not even strong Narcotic are easing my pain. I just want to

crawl in bed and not move, I can't eat I have no appetite. The

doctor's tell me the Disease is progressing and will have to start

treating me more aggressively what does that mean? What is this

disease doing to me?

Athena