Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with lupus.

Ignore: Avoid direct sun. Use sunscreen. Avoid taking bcps or estrogen!

Ignore: Women with lupus can have healthy pregnancies, but should see a doctor before becoming pregnant.

Ignore: Self takeover is your most important control. Take responsibility and don't relinquish it. Yes no no.

Don't: Don't ever stop your medications without calling your rheumatologist first--serious flares can occur.

Ignore: This is impossible to answer. It depends on the disease severity and what organs are involved.

Ignore: Wear long sleeves and a sun screen. Remember, it's not just a skin disease. Get regular checkups.

Ignore: Protect yourself from the sun. Avoid stress, over exertion, dehydration and infections Rest.

Ignore: Don't skip your routine physicals to catch complications before it's too late.

Ignore: Do get plenty of rest, take your mess and keep doctor spots. Don't allow sun exposure and use sunscr.

Ignore: Healthy diet, sleep and hydration could be helpful.

Ignore: Get plenty of rest. Avoid sun exposure. Check blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar.

Ignore: Wearing sunscreen to protect your skin is important f you have SLE.

Ignore: Do learn about important test to monitor disease activity like WBC, dsDNA and complement levels.

Ignore: Avoid UV exposure as it can activate lupus activity; wear sunscreen min. SPF 30, and a hat outdooors.

Do live healthier: Lupus has no cure but can be influenced by your general health. While medications are sometimes needed, first look at NO SMOKING, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and a healthy diet as the basis for treating this condition. After that, see a rheumatologist for a precise diagnosis, type of lupus (there are several), and medications.

Women: Women w/ lupus who get pregnant are at high risk of clots! Consider progestin-only birth control!