Question 1

what;s the best pain medicine for lupus patients?

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

Question 2

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

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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 3

what shaving cream is best with lupus?

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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?

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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?

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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

my mother has lupus. what is the best medication for her?

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Type  of  lupus: What type of Lupus does she have. There are  many types and each one has specific therapy. Also people with lupus  can have  multiple different types of manifestations and each of these  manifestations are treated  in different ways. Also different rheumatologisst may treat the same manifestation in different ways because  different  treatment will work. Have  her bring you to her  next  visit.

Question 7

best treatment for lupus anemia?

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Control the SLE: The best therapy is to control the inflammatory process caused by lupus.

Question 8

the best medicatiom flor lupus

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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 9

what is the best treatment for lupus?

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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 10

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

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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.

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