Kharsa12 - PREDNISONE,CELLCEPT

Kharsa12 25 Female

USA

My Bio

I was diagnosed with lupus at the ripe age of 16. That was 7 years ago and I struggled through high school drumline with arthritis pains in my joints, especially in my hands, and had to deal with sleeping everyday in my classes, between band practices, right after school, through meals, etc. After high school I held three jobs, all of which I was forced to resign from because lupus would decide to flare up and I would end up hospitalized. I have been trying to attend college since summer of 2004, and am 2 semesters from getting my general education completed. I have been going to college on and off, according to my health. Lupus seems to be hereditary in my family and I have lost three aunts, my grandfather, a cousin, and my little cousin was recently diagnosed. I have an aunt that has lupus in remission and an uncle who is living with it. Lupus attacked my kidneys and as a result my body almost poisoned itself. I received a transplant in the summer of 2008 and have lived a semi normal life ever since.

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I take PREDNISONE	Overall Satisfaction

My overall satisfaction is:	very low	very high
This medication worked:	not at all	very well
The side effects were:	very mild	very severe

This medication may cause moon face, but it is worth it if it means your organs last a little longer.

Started: 08/03/2002 End date not specified		Recommend: YES


I take CELLCEPT	Overall Satisfaction

My overall satisfaction is:	very low	very high
This medication worked:	not at all	very well
The side effects were:	very mild	very severe

This just keeps my kidney alive...but so far there are no side effects so go for it :D

Started: 07/28/2008 End date not specified		Recommend: YES


I am interested in: Music

Music

I love almost all music. Almost...most genres I'm fine with but there are some songs that just rub me the wrong way!