In January 2017, I did go to the emergency room for off the chart joint pain, but was not admitted. In February I was in the emergency room for debilitating chest pain. I’d had these pains before off and on over the past five years, but never knew what or why. The ER doctor said I had Pleurisy, something common with people who have Lupus. I was given an injection for pain, and a prescription for a muscle relaxant.

For the most part I still have the same Lupus symptoms, but not as severe. I’m not sure if the Benlysta or the Lupus has caused my hair to fall out more, thin out my eye brows, under arm hair, and pubic hairs. I still have the rash during flare-ups, but not as severe. The fatigue is the only thing that hasn’t changed much. I haven’t had mouth sores in a while, but during flares the sores and pimples return.

Benlysta has made me feel better overall. I’m grateful for this medication.