lupus disease?

Question

i have lupus and i feel sick all the time. i need something to stop the pain. and i have panic attacks.

Answer 1

Hi TA

Here are some ideas to use to get healthier.

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.

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

Answer 2

I have lupus also. I know what you mean. You need to go to the Dr. they should give you something for your stomach and for pain. Find a good Dr. good luck.

Answer 3

Self-care
Staying healthy requires extra effort for people with lupus, yet recognizing when symptoms are getting worse and knowing how to treat them can reduce your chance of permanent tissue or organ damage. Early treatment can also reduce the time you spend taking higher doses of medications, which can cause serious side effects.

In addition to learning to recognize the warning signs of a flare, such as pain, rash, fever, increased fatigue, abdominal discomfort, headache and dizziness, you also can take steps to help prevent flares in the first place:

Get adequate rest. People with lupus often experience persistent fatigue that's different from normal tiredness and that isn't necessarily relieved by rest. For that reason, it can be hard to judge when you need to slow down. Many experts recommend eight to 10 hours of sleep a night and naps or breaks during the day as needed. Friends and family members need to understand and respect your need for rest.
Be sun smart. Because ultraviolet light can trigger a flare, wear protective clothing such as a hat, long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and use sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 every time you go outside, even if it's just a quick trip to the mailbox. Be sure that your ears, scalp and the backs of your hands are protected. Avoid tanning beds and stay out of the sun entirely when it's strongest, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Because fluorescent and halogen lights also can emit UV rays and thus aggravate lupus, you may need to wear sunscreen and protective clothing indoors or use plastic devices that block UV emissions from indoor lights.
Learn to deal with stress. Many people with lupus find that stress can bring on symptoms of their disease. It's not possible to avoid stress, especially when living with a chronic illness, but you often can learn to cope with it constructively so that it doesn't take such a severe physical toll. Try various relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation or deep breathing or consider working with a counselor who can help you learn to deal with stress.
Get regular exercise. It might seem counterintuitive to suggest exercise for people who are frequently exhausted, but in fact, physical activity in general and regular exercise in particular is extremely important for people with lupus. Exercise can help you recover from a flare, reduce your risk of heart attack, help fight depression and promote general wellbeing. Time outdoor activities so that you avoid the sun when it's most intense, and if you're having a flare, stay out of the sun entirely.
Don't smoke. Smoking increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and can worsen the effects of lupus on your heart and blood vessels.
Limit alcohol. Alcohol can affect your liver, kidneys, heart and muscles, and may interact with your medications.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. A well-balanced, nutritious diet is important for everyone, including people with lupus. Sometimes you may have dietary restrictions, especially if you have high blood pressure, kidney damage or gastrointestinal problems. And although no specific foods have been shown to cause or exacerbate lupus, it's best to avoid any food that seems to make your symptoms worse.
Take care with vaccines. Immunizations using killed vaccines don't seem to make lupus worse, but you should avoid live vaccines such as the intranasal flu vaccine. It's best to check with your doctor regarding all immunizations.
If you're a woman with lupus and are considering becoming pregnant, seek medical counseling to determine what steps you can take to ensure the safest possible pregnancy. And keep in mind that some lupus medications are contraindicated during pregnancy.