citygirl06

Close Lupus

I was diagnosed with SLE in fall 06, my first year of college. In fall 08, I was diagnosed with stage 4/5 lupus nephritis, and am currently undergoing treatment.

Treatments

Azathioprine Somewhat Helpful

It worked, but as the disease progressed, I had to switch to stronger medication.

Cellcept Too Soon to Tell

Cyclophosphamide Too Soon to Tell

A little nausea, hives, not to mention the ridiculously compromised immune system

Medrol Working / Worked

It works. I've taken it twice during major flares.

Methotrexate Somewhat Helpful

i took it when I was misdiagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. It wasn't strong enough for my stage of lupus.

Plaquenil Working / Worked

I've been using it for a about a year but recently stopped after the nephritis diagnosis because of the cytoxan treatments.

Prednisone Working / Worked

I hate it! Weight gain, depression...but it works great. I started with 20mg and was weaned off within a year or so. I'm now back on 60mg and not excited

Prednisone Working / Worked

Works, but I hate the side effects, currently on 60mg

Enalapril Working / Worked

5mg

Cytoxan Too Soon to Tell

nausea, hives, general weakness

Nexium Working / Worked