I called the OB today and he said to stay on the medication as there is more risk involved with a flare. So I restarted today on 200 mg. I took prednisone for most of my last pregnancy because I flared at about 13 weeks until a few weeks after I delivered. At that point I hadn't been diagnosed with lupus so I didn't know what was going on, it just happened that an ER doctor decided to give prednison a try after many other meds didn't work. Good thing for me, and Alexander. After reading all the info on the subject I realize that my son could have easily died while I was carrying him, so I definitely am trying my best to be informed this time around.
Thanks so much for the info. Oh, btw, somebody asked how far along I am. It's very early in my pregnancy. I'm only about 5 weeks now, though I haven't been to the OB yet to have a dating scan. We have one scheduled for about three weeks from now.
cath - I was taking lisinopril for BP, but went off of that as soon as I got a positive test. But, plaquenil is the only DMARD I'm on. I have prednisone as a back up, just in case I do flare. I am on a couple more meds, but for different problems. Synthroid for hypothyroidism and Glucophage for insulin resistance.
Another question... Those of you who have borderline BP issues, did your BP issues get worse during your pregnancy? I'm a bit worried about it since having to go off the lisinopril.
~Leah