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My Weekly Lupus Diary

3 Weeks Into Tapering My Steroids

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 6th July 20256th July 2025

It’s been a tough 3 weeks, but I haven’t given up! It’s the furthest I’ve ever gone trying to taper my steroids down below 7mg, and that in itself is an achievement! I knew tapering down my Prednisolone was never going to be an easy ride! I knew I would be spending long days battling …

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Low Iron and B12

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 4th August 20244th August 2024

Hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend! We went away in Casper just for the night. We didn’t do a lot, but it was just nice to get away and chill in a different location to home. When You Know Something Isn’t Right I had my monthly bloods on Thursday, were I get my full …

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Tapering of Steroids Going Well

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 28th July 202428th July 2024

Hope you’re all having a great weekend! I’ve had a busy few weeks, but it’s been lovely! Last weekend, we went away in the van to the coast, which was lovely. The weekend before, we were away celebrating my Grandma’s big 90th birthday with all the family. I can’t believe it’s August next week! I …

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Belimumab my ‘Miracle Drug’

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 30th June 202430th June 2024

Hope you’re all having a lovely Sunday! Two weeks ago, I talked about how the second dose of my new treatment, Belimumab had left me feeling pretty rotten. Well, I have some great news to share! The side effects are easing, and things have improved. Not just by a little bit, but by A LOT! …

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The Sky Lit Up Purple For World Lupus Day

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 9th June 20249th June 2024

Happy Sunday guys! Hope you are all well! It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote a blog. Life has just been so busy lately, and for a good reason too! So, I’ve got a lot to fill you on and some very good news to share! 🙂 Friday 10th May But let’s start …

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Steroids, Lupus Rashes, & Sore Eyes

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 19th November 202319th November 2023

Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend and the weather hasn’t been too miserable where you live! I feel like we’ve had a lack of Autumn sunshine this year! It’s been a few weeks now since I’ve last written a blog. The first weekend I took off, we were meant to be away in the …

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A Higher Dose Of Steroids

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 29th October 202329th October 2023

Honestly, I cannot believe it’s already the end of October! Just two months left of the year. Clocks have changed this morning, it’s Halloween and Bonfire Night next week, and then it’s the start of the countdown to Christmas. I do love this time of year! That being said, it’s not looking very autumnal in …

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Failed At Tapering Steroids

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 19th March 202319th March 2023

Honestly, I just want a break! A break from constantly fighting against the wolf! This week has left me feeling pretty broken! I knew my steroid reduction would never be a walk in the park. I knew it was going to be a tough couple of weeks. I accepted that and prepared myself for it. …

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My Weekly Lupus Diary

Reducing My Steroids/Hospital Appointment Update

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 12th March 202312th March 2023

It’s been a tough week! Each day is getting harder and harder. I knew reducing my steroids would never be an easy ride. I’ve tried to prepare myself as much as I can, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Reducing steroids after long-term use is so hard, physically, mentally, and emotionally! After seeing my …

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My Sinus CT Scan

by Emma Hurrenupdated on 2nd February 202313th November 2022

Happy Sunday guys! I feel like I’ve got quite a bit to catch you up on this weekend, including how my CT scan went, on my sinuses. But before I talk about my scan, I will update you on how I’m feeling since we last spoke. Thankfully, I’m doing a lot better now! My chest …

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