Coping with Lupus

Re: Coping with Lupus

Jenblob2 — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:37:21 GMT

Thanks for your replies, I have passed these on to my colleague, unfortunately she is still out of action but I hope your responses (and any further responses) from this post will lift her spirits a bit.

Re: Coping with Lupus

Nicola Smith — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:31:19 GMT

Hi, I work with a nurse who was diagnosed with lupus last year. She is still working in practice but due to immune suppression effects of the meds we are just extra careful - doesn't hold stroppy cats where likely to be scratched or bitten, gloves to do litter trays (which I know we should anyway), not allowed to assist with chemotherapy and potentially infected cases eg if we suspect salmonella or similar and gloves if in any doubt about anything!! She has been fine and nothing at work seems to have affected her and she has been much better since on meds - initially had very painful joints etc.

Re: Coping with Lupus

Ellie P — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:40:21 GMT

Hi there, I have a form of Lupus, Discoid Lupus Erithmaitosis (sp). Although its not a serious form I have really researched into the other know form Systemic Lupus. If she would like to email me to chat she is more then welcome. I have over 5 years as recently working in a vets as a nursing assistant. It's mike@perrypaws.co.uk and just make it for me (Ellie) xxx