Cellcept and lupus nephritis

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568603 tn?1240404035 Thanks for the feedback. I do have lupus nephritis, and have had this disease for 3 years now. Do you think it's the lupus that's triggering this numbness in my right side. And also the doctor told me that it couldn't be my lupus. I'm just concern and need to know the next steps that i should take when i go see my doctor and also i will get a second opinion.
Avatar n tn My wife experienced a total kidney failure as a result of inflammation of the kidney also known as Lupus nephritis. This was very challenging as a husband and a father. After a successful kidney transplantation surgery and proper treatment, she got back her life. I came to realize that other people with such a problem need attention, care, advice and support. I am here to do the little I can in helping you if you let me. I hope to share my experience and give advice/support.
Avatar f tn I see ou wrote this a while back but I am hoping you are still here and will see my question. I am supposed to start taking Cellcept for Lupus and I can't find anyone who can tell me anything about how they did on it. Are you there? Did you have any side effects while on it?
Avatar n tn I am on 5 mg of prednisone and cellcept as well. Can I ask why you stopped taking the cellcept? My Dr is trying to lower me off of the prednisone all together and just stay on the cellcept. I was on 10 mg of pred 4 weeks ago, down to 7.5 mg 2 weeks ago and just got reduced to 5 mg. My numbers are staying in great shape, but I am still holding steady on the cellcept. I have been battling AIH for a year and a half. Nothing has worked w/the prednisone accept for cellcept.
Avatar f tn As many of you know, I do have Lupus. The question I have is should I be going to a urologist? I have talked to my GP about this and I have even mentioned being tested for Lupus Nephritis, but he just tells me that anytime he has checked my kidneys they have been fine. I know there is something going on because of the pain and the reoccuring infections. Any tips or suggestions?
422425 tn?1307992990 I have large amounts of blood and protein in my urine and my kidney functions are decreased and have been for about 4 years already. I am scheduled with a kidney dr in a few weeks. Because it has been a year I am getting a little concerned. My DR doesn't have a lot of answers for me. I have had Lupus for 6 years now, so I was thinking maybe it is somehow related. Any information would be very helpful, and it would calm my nerves.
Avatar f tn I was being tested for lupus and they did a renal ultrasound and blood tests. The blood was OK but the ultrasound was abnormal. Please tell me what this means: The right kidny measures 11 cm in length and demonstrates a hyperechoic nonshadowing focus at the medial upper pole measuring 8.6 X 5.7 X 6.6 mm. There is no evidence of cyst or solid lesion, hydronephrosis, or hydroureter. The left kidney measures 11.
Avatar f tn Hello i have been dx with lupu sle and ra with renal levels at 1.14 and i see black dots i was dx with lupus in 08 . i can not see the speicalist until june 2010. Iam also with meds for my lupus as of the 14 th of jan.
Avatar n tn I am considering just staying on Prednizone for a little while longer and getting pregnant, and then going on cellcept. I have been on cellcept one week tomorrow, and think it would not be too late to discontinue (after talking to my doctor again) since I am also still on 40mg of prednizone every day. Do you have any opinions about cellcept and pregnancy?
984010 tn?1255796138 Did your docs do any lab work such as ANA or SSA or SSB blood test? What meds did she give you? I have SS,Lupus and Fibo, RA and I have gone through the gaunlet of meds and nothing has worked except pain medication. Right now my doc is tring Cellcept. The jury is still out. But I have been on steroids, Plaquenil, Arava, Methotrexate and now Cellcept.
Avatar f tn recently diagnosed of sle with lupus nephritis type v and is currently on omnacortil(prednisolone) 40mg/day and chloroquine at 24 yrs of age now ive started to notice my moon like face after 2 weeks and its getting wierd and wierd.is there any way to be out of my new face ...
Avatar m tn sDNA is highly diagnostic of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and implicated in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (inflammation of the kidney caused by SLE). High calcium can be seen with SLE due to either the immune system targeting the parathyroid glands (extremely rare) or more commonly due to kidney problems.
Avatar n tn Usually this test is done to monitor response to management of autoimmune disease. C4 and other complements are low in lupus and high in rheumatoid arthritis and certain cancers. Decreased component activity is also seen in nephritis, cirrhosis, bacterial infections, malnutrition, hereditary angioedema, and hepatitis. Hope this helps. Do let me know if there is any thing else and keep me posted. Take care!
Avatar n tn My joints are killing me, I do not sleep, sear exhaustion is an understatement , headaches and to top it off stomach pains. I did talk to my doctor and the response was that I had to feel like this to get better .
Avatar f tn 5 g/24 hours (27), renal biopsy with class II or V lupus nephritis (55), and renal biopsy with class III or IV lupus nephritis (74). The immunologic domains Antiphospholipid antibodies: Anticardiolipin immunoglobulin G more than 40 GPL units, anti-beta2GP1 IgG more than 40 units, or lupus anticoagulant positive (13). Complement proteins: Low C3 or low C4 (19) and low C3 and low C4 (27). Highly specific antibodies: Anti-dsDNA antibody (38) and anti-Smith antibody (40).
531416 tn?1213145679 I wont be seen till July 8th and that was the earliest out of several doctors called. I need blood work and a 24 urine test (I have Lupus Nephritis as well) One more thing. This past weekend I forced myself to attend the Lupus Foundation Symposium (Greater Washington Chapter) In spite of my pain I am sooo glad I went. It was very insightful.
Avatar f tn I take Cellcept for 2 and a half year. How long will last taking of this medicine because my hair and stomack can't stand it any more?
1135761 tn?1260557094 bad taste in mouth, aches and pains with muscles and joints, diarrhea, and headache. No fever or nausea. Am I just complaining or should I take more seriously. I had blood drawn today. My next appointment with my transplant team is june 15.
Avatar n tn If the symptoms persist then pls get other possibilities ruled out.The other possibilities are interstitial cystitis, interstitial nephritis,lupus,hypercalcemia,hyperthyroidism,hypopituitarism,hypoaldosteronism,hypokalemia,renal glycosuria,Addison’s disease and polycythemia.Pls consult a urologist and get these possibilities ruled out.I hope that helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar f tn I am a 51 yr old female. During my annual check up in October, my Provider found my creatinin level elevated and a high sed rate. I have had controlled blood pressure for years. Since October, my GFR has dropped to 35 with a continued increasing of my creatinin to 1.57. ANA tests have been positive (1:320). I have seen a nephrologist twice . . which has only produced a "watch and wait" attitude. Multiple myloma has been ruled out.
Avatar n tn I was in the hospital with vasculitis of my heart because of the lupus I have and they put me on Prednisone and Aza. before I left the hospital. I am happy to say I have not had any negative reactions to it. I am actually very excited about taking it because I have been on and off Prednisone for a long time and if the Imuran kicks in and starts lowering my ANA then I will be able to stop the steroids (Prednisone) completely. I HOPE ! I believe I know the reason your G.P.
Avatar n tn I take Cellcept and only Cellcept. I've been on it now for over a month. My MS doctor prescribed it for my PPMS since there's really no treatment for PPMS. I haven't had any side effects from it. When I first started on it, I did get some headaches but nothing I couldn't handle. In my case, I take it to hopefully slow down the progression of my particular form of this disease. Let me know if I can answer any questions.
1884134 tn?1321151602 i have lupus sle nephritis, its been really bad, first had hard bloated belly and then it turned into fluid all around my upper and lower abdoman very painful and also get swollen feet and legs due to it. there is even fluid around the bottom of my spin. is there anything i can do?!
Avatar m tn According to your test result, you may have inchoate nephritis, the remarkable urine protein and urine blood is inchoate nephritis’ important characteristic, but it cannot be diagnosed by the result of only one time of urine test, you can do urine test twice another week, and tell me about your test result, so that I can help you to get diagnosis
Avatar m tn in discussion with my friend , he told me that doctor wants to him on CELL CEPT (medicament for lupus and ...). I could not find the connection why to go to CELLCEPT ?!? I am afraid that the government ( as we have some medicament on "positive list" means prescription and covering by the state health insurance) wants to downsize the expenses of the budget from the health insurance part.