Lupus Support Group
Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.
Hi all,
I've been diagnosed with lupus for 1.5 years, my rheumatologist used to prescirbe steroids and hydroxychloroquine. The disease was relieved though I began to increase hair loss and dry eyes after 2 months of taking them. Recently, lupus seems to come back, I experience joitn pain in every morning and feel tired all times. Do stress and diet trigger my disease????
stress and diet obviously trigger your disease. You need to avoid them. Following tips may help you:
- do anything you like to reduce stress, including reading book, chatting with friends, watching films
- reduce your work to avoid pressure leading to stress
- seek supports to share your troubles
- avoid harmful diet like processed foods, fried foods
- eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and omega 3, vitamin foods, such as broccoli, spinach, blueberries, kiwi
Though lupus flares come and go randomly, you still reduce them by healthy lifestyles and diets
Thanks for your useful tips. Lupus flares are terrible. I'm trying to reduce stress but it's not easy. I don't know why I always feel sad and want to cry though that isn't a big problem. Luckily, I get used to sharing troubles with my friends, so I hope it helps me reduce pressure and bad thinking. But I can't eat some kinds of vegetables and fruits. I wonder whether I can reduce lupus symptoms without fruits or vegetables