Treating Lupus in a Natural Way
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Lupus is an autoimmune condition in which a person's immune system creates antibodies that attack their own tissue. Many of the symptoms are very similar to other diseases, which makes the treatment of lupus (http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Lupus.html) even more difficult, especially as n ' there is no single test that can diagnose lupus categorically.
What does seem to be common to all the victims is a red rash that appears on the nose and cheeks and sometimes all over the body. The rash tends to degrade after exposure to the sun. There may also be outbreaks of unexplained fever and the person may suffer from painful arthritis in the joints. Treating lupus (http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Lupus.html) is impeded by the fact that lupus symptoms can constantly change. While undergoing treatment for lupus, a patient could find hair loss, mouth ulcers, headaches, chest pain and even depression. Sometimes, only part of the body is affected, like the skin, and sometimes are many areas, which makes the diagnosis and treatment of lupus (http://www.mitamins.com/disease/ Lupus.html) rather rude.
Systemic lupus can affect primary various organs in the body such as the lungs, which develop an inflammation in the lining, causing chest pain. This, in turn, can lead to pneumonia. Very often, doctors tend to treat only the symptoms, it is difficult to diagnose the real cause. Lupus can also affect the kidneys and in such a case, the only indications could be swollen ankles and abnormal blood or urine reading. Lupus can also affect the heart, blood vessels and nervous system.
In practice, most after diagnosed with lupus is treated with corticosteroids. Doctors usually ask their patients to keep a watchful eye for any signs of outbreaks and so immediate precautions like using a sunscreen stronger and stress reduction are all part of the treatment of lupus. Women who are pregnant should be particularly careful and must resort to a rapid treatment of lupus flares so that there is no threat of miscarriage. Lupique men should have a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, and women should have regular breast and gynecological tests. Both should also regularly check their blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Is there a natural cure for lupus? Lupique can be treated with natural herbs? Doctors often advise patients to complete their medication with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D and folic acid. The exercise also helps because it reduces the level of stress and, in turn, reduces any outbreaks.
A study begun at the Medical University of South Carolina, in collaboration with research and education of the American College of Rheumatology, has studied the effects of lupus treatment with vitamin D in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The study is ongoing. The Lupus Foundation of America (SCA) have also done a lot of research into the causes, prevention and treatment of lupus.
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Does anyone have any information on lupus?
Well I went to my OB yesterday and they told me that my baby was in the 16th percentile.They had drew some blood a couple of weeks ago and told me that my blood was thicker than normal and they now have me taken one 81mg baby aspirin a day to help thin my blood. They told me that i dont have lupus but to see if i have a family history of it.And i have no clue what it is can anyone give me some information on this?
Do you have any of this symptoms:
If your answer is no, you don’t need to be preoccupied.
The symptoms of lupus differ from one person to another. Some people have just a few symptoms, while others have many. In addition, there are many different symptoms of lupus because the disease can affect any part of the body. Some of the more common symptoms include:
* Achy joints (arthralgia)
* Unexplained fever (more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
* Swollen joints (arthritis)
* Prolonged or extreme fatigue
* Skin rash
* Ankle swelling and fluid accumulation
* Pain in the chest when breathing deeply (pleurisy)
* A butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose
* Hair loss
* Sensitivity to the sun and/or other light
* Seizures
* Mouth or nose sores
* Pale or purple fingers or toes from cold or stress (Raynaud’s phenomenon)
My husband is being tested for lupus. If you’re a male with lupus could you give me any information on it?
I’ve tried to research it on the net, but there is not much information on men with lupus. Is it something you can live with easily through treatment or is it debilitating? Anyone out there with experience in this area? If it is serious can you give me advice on how to help my husband through this? Thank you.
http://www.lupus.org
I do not have lupus but saw this website.
All I can say to be there for your husband and
do the best you can to be supportive.
very good information on lupus and a good strong vitinanm to take?
i have lupus and have had it for about 5 yrs now and it has been hard and painful from my skin to face turning darker and dry and funny looking at times and being tried all the time and my doctors is no help at all for me or my rheu.doctor . i need some good help and good advice if anyone can help me . im 32 yrs of age mostly tried of the time and sleepy
I am sorry to tell you, but that’s what it’s like to have lupus. There is no magic bullet that will make all that go away. There is no cure for lupus. Each person has different symptoms at different times and responds to medications differently. You must work closely with your doctors as together you try different things to see what works.
Be very, very careful about what vitamins or “natural” supplements you take and ALWAYS discuss them with your doctors. Some things that claim to build up the immune system are the OPPOSITE of what we need. Our immune systems are over active and confused.
Now, here are some things you CAN do to help.
1. Remember that you have lupus but you are not your disease. There is still a lot more to you than lupus. Make a list of all the things you are. Having lupus is just one!
2. Get mild to moderate exercise every day. Yes, I know you are tired and your joints ache. Move a little anyway. Just 5 minutes a day. You can handle that. Why? Movement reduces fatigue, lubricates the joints and relieves depression. And it doesn’t cost a single thing!
3. Pay attention to what you eat. Food is one of the best medicines but can also be one of the worst poisions. Choose to eat things that build health. What are they? Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein. What does NOT contribute to health? Processed foods, fast foods, animal fats, white flour and sugar, artificial sweeteners.
4. Learn everything you can about lupus. What we don’t know is more fearful than what we do know. Knowledge is power.
5. Do good for others. Make a call, send a card, listen attentively, smile at someone. When you focus on others you will be less absorbed with your illness.
6. Do positive spiritual reading every single day. More often if you are agitated.
7. Develop strategies for responding to stress. Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Qong and meditation are all excellent tools. Try them out.
8. If you don’t know where to find resources about exercise, diet and nutrition, and stress reduction, take yourself to your local public library. There is a whole world of information waiting for you there. And it’s free! If you don’t know how to find the information, ask the librarian. They love to help.
9. Instead of asking, “Why me” try asking “why not me?” 141 million Americans have chronic medical conditions. 1 in 170 Americans has lupus. That’s 1.5 million people-three times the number of people with multilple sclerosis, sickle cell, and cystic fibrosis COMBINED!
10. Find a good support group. If you can’t find a lupus one, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia will do. There are a lot of simliarities. Try http://www.lupus.org to find one.
11. Keep a journal. Once you begin expressing what you are feeling, those feelings begin to lose their power over you.
12. Be a proactive patient. It’s your life, your body, and you have the disease. Be a part of your health care instead of a passive recipient.
Best wishes.
Anyone have Lupus or know any information on it?
I have been living with the diagnosis for 7 years. The medications seem to make me more sick? Does anyone know of any meds that actually made them feel better. Right now my symptoms are swollen, sore joints. Fatigue. Uncontrolled diarrhea. And hair loss. Anyone with experience? I am taking plaquenil, silica and prednisone but things seem to be getting worse. My C3 and C4 complements are very low. Any suggestions?
I’m sorry you are suffering with this disease. My daughter has had lupus for about 15 years. There is some exciting new study going on involving Cytoxan. Contact Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Medical College of Wisconsin or John Hopkins Medical Center. Contact the Lupus Center at (410)614-1573 for info or email them at stdman@jhmi.edu. God bless you.
Anyone know a web site with good detailed Lupus information?
I have central nervous system involvement and now possibly brain.
I noticed one of the answers recommended echinacea. I was told by my rheumy that it will exacerbate my symptoms
Hi Debi
Here is some info you wont find on any of those sites.
Cause
Food allergies (there is a 100 percent correlation between lupus and food allergies), rheumatoid arthritis, other connective tissue diseases, parasites, candidiasis, bowel problems, and digestive enzyme deficiencies can create symptoms that mimic or exacerbate SLE. Migraines, epilepsy, and psychoses must also be ruled out before a proper course of treatment can be decided upon.
Both forms of lupus primarily strike young women (90% of cases) and young children.
The drugs hydralazine, procainamide, and beta blockers can cause false-positive readings of SLE, and can also produce a lupus-like condition that disappears when the drugs are no longer taken. Birth control pills and environmental stresses can also exacerbate lupus symptoms.
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Natural Cures
Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet. Also avoid overeating and limit your intake of dairy, beef products, and polyunsaturated oils. Also screen for food allergies and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Increase your intake of vegetables, especially green, yellow, and orange, and consume non-farm-raised fish several times a week.
Herbs: Supplementation with Swedish bitters with each meal can increase hydrochloric acid production. Also drink an infusion of nettle twice a day. Other useful herbs include echinacea, goldenseal, licorice, pau d`arco, and red clover
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.
Hyperthermia: Hyperthermia involves artificially creating fever in the body for the purpose of boosting immune function. Hyperthermia can be a highly effective method of eliminating toxins and heavy metals, as well as infectious bacteria and viruses that cannot survive in elevated body temperatures. I suggest several at-home hyperthermia treatments.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy or hyperthermia treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.
Juice Therapy: Drink the juice of carrot, celery, flaxseed oil, black currant oil, and garlic.
Nutritional Supplementation: Hydrochloric acid (HCL) deficiency is common in people with lupus, therefore HCL supplements with each meal is advised. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A with beta carotene, vitamin C and bioflavonoids, vitamin B complex, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, essential fatty acids, proteolytic enzymes taken away from meals, digestive enzymes taken with meals, and the amino acids L-cysteine, L-methionine, and L-cystine.
Topical Treatment: PABA cream applied topically can help ease symptoms.
Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating Lupus: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork, Cell Therapy, Chelation Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Enzyme Therapy, Guided Imagery, Homeopathy, Juice Therapy, Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Oxygen Therapy, Qigong, Rolfing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Best of health to you