medication side effects

January 14, 2019January 10, 2019

I’m in Lupus Remission but I Feel Incomplete

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

The past few months have been a disaster. Despite being a bona fide joy junkie, I’ve experienced new physical symptoms that have drained me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 5, 2018

A Reflection on My Journey with Prednisolone

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

I remember the first time I was given the corticosteroid prednisolone to treat lupus. Within days, it became clear that the medication was working, but I’d already started to ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

A Lupus Milestone: Prednisolone and the End of a Relationship

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Last Friday was a good day. Actually, it was a great day. Finishing my morning shift at work, I opened my phone to find a notification that brought me a ... Read more

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

With Lupus It’s Difficult to Separate Symptoms from Side Effects

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

When I initially received my diagnosis, a regimen of medications was sent to me overnight. I had spent most of my adult life following a healthy lifestyle, so it ... Read more

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