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Lupus nephritis

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Mar 7, 2022 | Replies (10)

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@tpriyaleela , hello and welcome to Connect. You’ve had lupus for about 7 years, but now your kidneys are inflamed. It must be so difficult for you. I put a link to a discussion where many people are talking about lupus:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313223/
Has your doctor been closely monitoring the prednisone use? It can make you feel great but it can also be dangerous to your bones and eyes. I was on high doses—60mg—of prednisone and no one paid close attention so now i have osteoporosis and just had cataract surgery. This is not to scare you, but to get you to ask for a referral to an endocrinologist and opthamologist. Being your own advocate is so important!! Do you think you can ask for the referrals?

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Thank you very much for your response. Yes, my doctor is keeping an eye on the steroid dose. He is referring me to the necessary specialists on a timely basis.