Lupus
Lupus Symptoms
Lupus can affect the skin, lungs,kidneys, heart,joints, and/or nervous system. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) involves the internal organs. When only the skin is effected, the condition is called Discoid Lupus. Eventually, 5%-10% of individuals diagnosed with Discoid Lupus will also develop Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.Symptoms vary and can be mild or severe. They can also change from day to day.
-Almost all people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have joint pain and will eventually also develop arthritis.
-About half of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus develop a "butterfly" rash over the bridge of the nose and cheeks.
-Rash all over the body.
-Skin lesions
-pregnancy loss
-nephritis (kidney inflammation)
-kidney failure
-Up to 85% of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus develop some type of blood disorder.
-blood clots
-strokes
-pulmonary embolism
-Anemia
-Pericarditis
-Endocarditis
-Myocarditis
-Chest pain
-Arrhythmias
-Pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lung)
-Shortness of breath
-Up to 25% of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus develop neurologic disorders.
-Seizures
-Psychosis
-Brain Fog
-Headaches
-fatigue
-muscle pain
Help with Lupus Symptoms
Fluoride is especially toxic to those with lupus.
Dr. George L. Waldbott, using double-blind tests, was able to determine that fluoridated water can cause muscular weakness, chronic fatigue, headaches, skin rashes, joint pain, and tingling in the extremities.
Help with Lupus Symptoms
One study has shown a significant effect of flaxseed in preventing the renal dysfunction of lupus (SLE).
My Other Lupus Sites
- Lupus Brain Fog
- What's Behind Lupus Brain Fog and What Can You Do About It?
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and What Can You Do About It?
Help with Lupus Symptoms
One study showed that twice weekly injections of 1000 mcg of vitamin B-12 for 6 weeks cleared up lesions in lupus patients.
Help with Lupus Symptoms
Vitamin B-6 has also been shown to help lupus sufferers fight fatigue.
Blog Posts about Lupus Symptoms
Help with Lupus Symptoms
The sweetener aspartame, once in the body, can break down into various chemicals. One is the same toxin you get from a fire ant bite. Another is formaldehyde. Besides robbing the body of vitamin A, formaldehyde is a toxic compound that worsens lupus.
Aspartame is found in over 5,000 products in the
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Help with Lupus Symtoms
One doctor has reported that within two weeks of his lupus patients not eating meat, most showed significant improvement in their skin lesions.
My Other Autoimmune Sites
- Foods that Make Autoimmune Symptoms Worse
- Do you know which common foods and food additives will aggravate your autoimmune condition and leave you feeling even more miserable?
If you don't know the answers to this question, you're not alone. What's important is that you take the time to find out the answers. - List of Autoimmune Diseases
- There are over 100 different known autoimmune diseases.
Learn to recognize their symptoms and educate yourself about them. (You can click on the name of each disease in the lists to learn about them.)
Also, learn the cause of autoimmunity.
Help with Lupus Symptoms
Low magnesium levels are associated with several autoimmune disorders. Reduced levels are also thought to be the reason for muscle pain in SLE (Lupus) patients.
Lupus Books on Amazon
The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
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The First Year--Lupus: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
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