if caught early, can Lupus be controlled so a normal life can still occur?

Answer 1

Regarding SLE:

Early introduction of Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs will reduce the number of acute flares of lupus and their severity. However the disease is ultimately incurable and inexorably progresses resulting in multiorgan disease and a reduced lifespan in most individuals.

Answer 2

well, yes and no.It depends on the severity. I have moderate to severe lupus. Late detection though. However, with antimalariels, immunosuppressents, and sometimes forms of chemo, caught early and rather mild case of lupus will be fine. even with more severe lupus I have great times, and rough times. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, where your own cells start attacking each other. daily habits can contribute to well controlled lupus , mild to severe,. And a good specialist called a Rhuemotologist can help greatly no matter when diagnosed, or sevarity.
I admit to 2 bad habits, have been trying to quit both this year trying , smoking (bad for us), and diet pepsi (artificial sweetners can increase joint pain).
In the end early detection best. Ive had it close to 20 + years, diagnosed 12 years ago. I do use probiotics, dont eat much red meat, take omega fatty acids, and intake many fruits and veggies, diet is important, stress control, and weight, so try to stay close to all those.
You can lead a fullfilling life with the right attitude, laughter and support.
PS: Im a bad speller, but smart, this word check is difficult to use, sorry
Good Luck
Chris

Answer 3

Lupus is an auto immune condition. It would possibly be classed better as a condition than as a disease.

There are different levels of the condition; some are more severe than others. It is possible for Lupus to attack any organ, or system of the body. that would include the nervous system.

Some life styles exacerbate the condition. Nutrition and stresses are factors that help or hinder the condition, as in most auto immune conditions some of a a persons habits and or addictions can, and do make things worse.

Exscessive imbibing of alcahol, smoking, poor eating habits, and exposure to sun cause an increase of symptoms. Some foods should not be eaten, such as alfalfa, and sprouts. Beef is a contributor to increased symptoms in Lupus , as it is in Arthritus and gout, which are related auto immune conditions. Avoid fatty meats.

Artificial colors in foods are sustpect in flairs of Lupus. Sulfur dioxide and other sulfur containing substances should be avoided.

The best way to learn what causes flairs for you would be to begin keeping a journal of the times you have a flair and to record the foods, and substances you are exposed to prior to the attack. Over a period of time you will see patterns and associations.

Your digestion process is extremely important. Insure you have high levels of B complex vitamines for a proper digestive process. Poorly digested food particales activate immune responce which can attack the self tissue containing the misidentified food particles. Digested food is supposed to be recgonized as self and the immune system ignores it and does not attack it and the tissue it is in, no matter what organ system it is in.

Each person is unique in their genetic structure, and each has some different triggers for immune system malfunctions. because of that, as individuale, each immune system can be triggered by different things.

The answer is yes, one can have some personel control of the degree of servarity in many cases of Lupis. Can one cure it, probably not, but knowing what causes flairs on an individual bases can decrease it's effect to some degree. Learn as much about it as possible for yourself. You are the bottom line in how your life style helps, or works against you.

Answer 4

Yes is the simple answer. If you suspect you have it, see a Rheumatologist. Had a case here last year 30 year old female massive heart attack in her sleep? The Autopsy revealed she had Lupus, which had not been diagnosed or treated. I have also read that come 65 it has been known to burn itself out, so the treatment is designed to get you from diagnoses to retirement.