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I have lupus and i'm on prednisone. i was on a high dosage starting at 60mg and now i'm tapering down to 5mg will certain foods cause a flare up?

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Dr. William Lages answered

Only if allergic: Foods should not cause flare up of lupus unless you,'re allergic. If you,'re sensitive you may find some foods make you feel more arthritis but they,'re not causing a flare.

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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Congratulations: on tapering to such a low dose! I haven`t ever encountered or heard of a patient that has lupus flares activated by food. When on prednisone, sometimes a diet low in sodium will alleviate any excess swelling.

Dr Michel agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have lupus and i'm on prednisone. i was on a high dosage starting at 60mg and now i'm tapering down to 5mg will certain foods cause a flare up?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Lages answered

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Dr Michel agreed

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