Hi,

I was diagnosed with lupus when I was 35. It is pretty scarey when you start researching all the information available on the internet. I took Prednisone (steroid) for 18 months to help my immune system, and take Plaquenil on a daily basis. I have Celebrex to take when/if my joints are especially achey, but generally rely on ibuprofen. There are many things that can cause lupus to manifest. I've decided to NOT look into that anymore for my emotional well-being. For now, I try very hard to stay out off the sun 100% to avoid the rash flare-ups. If I am in the sun, I slather sunscreen everywhere.

Wishing you luck!!

Dee