Posts from — June 2010

My dad has had lupus for 2-3 years now. So far, it has affected his muscles, joints, and caused him to be tired, sensitive to sunlight, and has affected his kidneys. Because it has affected one organ, would it most likely affect others?

Does anyone know of statistics for the death rate of this disease?

Also any general or treatment info would be great.

Or if you have Lupus.. It would be great to read your story.

Thanks,
Ashley

Answer
Sever lupus can be life threatening.

Healthy helpful steps to prevent lupus flares include:

* maintain a healthy diet
* get enough rest and quiet
* pay attention to your body
* moderately exercise when possible
* limit the time you spend in the sun
* develop coping skills to help limit stress
* learn to recognize when a flare is coming
* slow down or stop before you get too tired
* learn to pace yourself by spreading out work and other activities

My girlfriend has Lupus. And when ever we go out together, sometimes her kidneys hurt really bad. And I panic because I don’t know how to assist her because I am not a doctor. But What can I do, in the meantime to help relieve her pain? I can’t stand watching her to be in such pain. I feel helpless at times like this.

Answer
My sister had lupus symptoms and she changed her diet to a vegan one. Within a year she got completely better.

Tai Chi also does wonders, as my sister did this and it helped with overall relaxation and blood flow throughout the body.