what kind of vitamines are usefull for lupus?
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vitamin D since you'd want to advoid the sun.  Also, you might want to avoid heat. It can cause fatigue.  Look up erythema ab igne.  Sun tan lotion traps in heat
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its a antibody also used in Rheumatoid and some malignancies, should hopefully help you with SLE too, there are lots of hits on yahoo if you want to learn about this drug, good luck
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no specific multivitamins, homozygous state places you at a higher risk of clots so just ensure that you take an aspirin a day (just for peace of mind since it works different but still is a blood thinner), keep moving your legs, long drives take a break frequently, long flights go to the restroom even if you don't want to go, work don't just sit or stand keep going back and forth, good luck
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My wife has been taking cellcept for her Lupus for the last two and a half years with little side effects.  She was a little sick to her stomach at first but now it really doesn't affect her.  It has done wonders for her Lupus flare ups though.  She hasn't had kidney involvement since being on the drug and she is only taking 5 mg of prednisone right now.  She also has antiocardiolipid syndrome and takes coumadin to thin her blood.  If you have any more questions or would like some more detailed info please feel free to email me
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I have checked numerous sites. There is only one legitamite(sp?) lupus scholarship that I have found. Its at: www.lifescholarship.org . You can also look for scholarships for people with disabilities, but I havent found any yet.
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ask doc about marinol. it's a tch pill, and you WILL eat lol. my friend was on it, because she has lupus, and wasn't eating. marinol fixed her quick. and it's not addictive, if you use it correctly.\nit is hard to get though.
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lipid? or lupus? i dont get the question... you need too be more specific... my brother is on the GF-CF diet and so when i saw your question i was very curious... but i dont get what your asking
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stem cell transplants in lupus patients is only used in severe cases. it is used in life or death senerios. The latest treatment right now is a drug called Cellcept. Depending on what type of lupus u have. It is used to help lupus that attacks the organs.
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vitamin E. There are vitamin E creams and Oil that you can use. Cocoa butter might also help.
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Please check out this website for good vitamin info. You can search your condition on there. Im sure your friend means well and is trying to help but the daily RDA's of vitamins in multis are not sufficient for anyone. People need more vitamins. There is no way to get the nutrients you need from diet today no matter how well you try to eat.\n\nhttp://www.doctoryourself.com/index.html\nhttp://www.doctoryourself.com/arthritis.html
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Lupus\n\nDefinition\n\nLupus, also known as lupus erythematosus, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that occurs mostly in women.\n\nDescription\n\nLupus produces widely varying symptoms, although joint pain is reported by most patients and skin lesions are common. Lupus can cause short periods of symptoms alternating with healthy periods, or can progress into a life-threatening disorder affecting the heart, kidneys, and other organs.\n\nWhy the disease is termed lupus is unknown, but it has been known as a distinct disorder and called lupus by European physicians since at least the tenth century A.D. The term erythematosus was first attached to the disease in the 1850s, and it refers to the patchy congestion of skin capillaries with blood (erythema) that often accompanies the disease.\n\nDemographics\n\nBetween one million and 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus. The incidence among women is 10–15 times greater than among men, and it is two to three times more common among African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans than among whites. Lupus most often appears for the first time in women between the ages of 15 and 44. Twenty thousand people die of lupus-related causes in the United States annually.\n\nCauses and symptoms\n\nLupus is an autoimmune disorder, a disease in which the body's immune system turns against the body itself. In a healthy person, the immune system defends against invading organisms but does not, in general, attack the body's own tissues. The cause of lupus is unknown. However, it is known that lupus has a genetic component, which means a predisposition to lupus can be inherited. Approximately 10% of lupus patients have one or more direct relatives with lupus. (Note that this means that 90% of lupus patients have no such relatives; however, it shows a connection...\n\nPossible treatment:\n\nRetin-A is often used to improve the appearance and texture of the skin. It produces a mild, superficial peel of the epidermis. Retin-A has effects on the both the superficial (epidermis) and the deep (dermis) parts of the skin. The major benefit is to decrease the effects of sunlight caused aging by increasing the speed with which the surface cells are replaced.
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There are several conditions that involve symptoms of sun sensitivity, including Lupus and Sjogrens Syndrome.\n\nSee a doctor and tell them the problems you have experienced.\n\nKeep a diary of your symptoms, if you were in direct or indirect sunlight, indoors (i.e. via sun windows), the exact symptoms and in what order they occurred, how long the sun exposure was, and anything else you feel relevant.  Include symptoms that you have that you may not have attributed to the sun exposure (headache, dhiarhhea, anything else).  Share this with the doctor.  Get more than one opinion if needed.
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You can take vitamin c and a mutli-vitamin with milk.  Your body needs magnesium to absorb calcium so you should actually absorb the calcuim in milk better with most multivitamins.
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glucosamine/chodroitine\nvitamin e\nflax seed oil\nheres an excellent website for ya\nhttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,783,00.html
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I have arthritis and take Glucosamine and Chondroiton.(Sorry, I'm not sure of the spelling and spell check was no help.)  You can buy it at any pharmacy.\n\nIt lubricates you joints and they so much better in just a few days!\n\nI hope you feel better soon!
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(m)\n\nTreating Lupus \n\nDiagnosing and treating lupus are often a team effort between the patient and several types of health care professionals. A person with lupus can go to his or her family doctor or internist, or can visit a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases (arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, often involving the immune system). Clinical immunologists (doctors specializing in immune system disorders) may also treat people with lupus. As treatment progresses, other professionals often help. These may include nurses, psychologists, social workers, nephrologists (doctors who treat kidney disease), hematologists (doctors specializing in blood disorders), dermatologists (doctors who treat skin disease), and neurologists (doctors specializing in disorders of the nervous system).\n\nThe range and effectiveness of treatments for lupus have increased dramatically, giving doctors more choices in how to manage the disease. It is important for the patient to work closely with the doctor and take an active role in managing the disease. Once lupus has been diagnosed, the doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the patient's age, sex, health, symptoms, and lifestyle. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual's needs and may change over time. In developing a treatment plan, the doctor has several goals: to prevent flares, to treat them when they do occur, and to minimize organ damage and complications. The doctor and patient should reevaluate the plan regularly to ensure it is as effective as possible.\n\nNSAIDs: For people with joint or chest pain or fever, drugs that decrease inflammation, called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are often used. While some NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are available over the counter, a doctor's prescription is necessary for others. NSAIDs may be used alone or in combination with other types of drugs to control pain, swelling, and fever. Even though some NSAIDs may be purchased without a prescription, it is important that they be taken under a doctor's direction. Common side effects of NSAIDs can include stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, and fluid retention. Some people with lupus also develop liver, kidney, or even neurological complications, making it especially important to stay in close contact with the doctor while taking these medications. \n\nAntimalarials: Antimalarials are another type of drug commonly used to treat lupus. These drugs were originally used to treat malaria, but doctors have found that they also are useful for lupus. A common antimalarial used to treat lupus is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)*. It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs and generally is used to treat fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and inflammation of the lungs. Clinical studies have found that continuous treatment with antimalarials may prevent flares from recurring. Side effects of anti-malarials can include stomach upset and, extremely rarely, damage to the retina of the eye.\n\n* Brand names included in this publication are provided as examples only, and their inclusion does not mean that these products are endorsed by the National Institutes of Health or any other Government agency. Also, if a particular brand name is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory.\n\nCorticosteroids: The mainstay of lupus treatment involves the use of corticosteroid hormones, such as prednisone (Deltasone), hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), and dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol). Corticosteroids are related to cortisol, which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. They work by rapidly suppressing inflammation. Corticosteroids can be given by mouth, in creams applied to the skin, or by injection. Because they are potent drugs, the doctor will seek the lowest dose with the greatest benefit. Short-term side effects of corticosteroids include swelling, increased
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If you have been recently diagnosed with Lupus or have someone close to you that has been you may have many questions.  Find out if there is a support group in your area.  If not there are multiple resources (as listed by an earlier answer).\n\nTo "Live" with lupus is a choice quite simply... TO LIVE... the symptoms can be managed somewhat.  The key to it all is to find a doctor you are comfortable with.  Keep your appointments... treat infections and illness ASAP.  DO not try to be uberperson... rest when you need to rest, eat healthy, exercise whenever you can tolerate it.  The world will have to get with the program.