Question 1

i'm a 37 year old female with mild lupus.  i have joint pain and constantly wake up feeling stiff and sore.  is there a better/best/ mattress?

Accepted Answer

Not the bed: It isn't your mattress. You need better control of the lupus.

Question 2

what;s the best pain medicine for lupus patients?

Accepted Answer

None: lupus needs to be controlled with meds that treat the underlying inflammatory process, not with pain meds.

Question 3

what shaving cream is best with lupus?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If there is no facial rash issues, any shaving cream is ok. If there is a significant facial rash i would suggest the gentle use of an electric razor.

Question 4

what's the best room heater for someone who has lupus?

Accepted Answer

Many kinds.: Avoid those with visible metal heating elements which can cause fire.  Models using ceramic heating elements are safer and not costly.  A built in thermostat is a great feature to automatically shut the device off when the air temperature is right. Keep in mind that all heaters dry air.  A humidifier in winter is a good thing!

Question 5

what do i need to know about having system lupus/sjogrens overlap synrdrome? best tips?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy risks: Young females should worry about neonatal lupus syndrome an autoimmune condition that can affect baby's of mothers with Systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE) or Sjogren's syndrome leading to congenital hearth block and death if not early recognized. Talk to your rheumatologist and Ob/gyn, prenatal screening/ intrauterine heart fetal monitoring is needed.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for lupus?

Accepted Answer

No BEST!: If you have lupus, see a reputable rheumatologist.  That doctor will guide you in the treatment of this terrible and chronic disease.  You may need to see several physicians with lupus. It affects multiple parts of the body.  Treatment may be varied and may change from time to time.  If there are concerns, get a second or third opinion perhaps from a tertiary referral center.  Best 2 u in 2-0-1-2!

Question 7

the best medicatiom flor lupus

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: This question is hard to answer without knowing what symptoms of lupus you have. Some patients may require no therapy while others may require IV chemotherapy. The best medicine is the one that works.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat lupus pain at home?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatories.: Granted, with a true lupus flare we generally require prescription-strength steroids to control the raging inflammation, but for now you can try OTC anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen.  As well, a warm bath may help soothe some of the pain.  If specific joints hurt, K you can also try Capsaicin cream to the skin of those joints.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with  distoid lupus
what is the best oral prescription?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: Discoid lupus is usually treated by a dermatologist who may prescribe a corticosteroid ointment or inject the corticosteroid directly into the affected skin. In cases that do not respond, oral antimalarial medications like hydroxychloroquine are first line, but other antiautoimmune oral medications are also used. I recommend consulting a dermatologist at a university hospital for extensive cases.

Question 10

i have sle lupus what medicine is best for me because i take plenty and what kind of food can i eat?

Accepted Answer

Varied meds: There are many different meds used for lupus depending on what features of the disease you have. They may range from anti inflammatory medication to steroids and many other drugs. You really need to be followed by a rheumatologist to determine the extent of your disease and which drugs are appropriate

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The best medicatiom flor lupus

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I have sle lupus what medicine is best for me because i take plenty and what kind of food can i eat?

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