Lifestyle changes that may help with lupus:
1.
During flares, get plenty
of rest.
2.
During remission periods,
do some exercises that may increase joint and muscles flexibility.
3.
Avoid sunlight since the
sun can trigger flare.
4.
Make de-stressing priority:
support groups, professional counseling, talking with friends, family and
physicians.
5.
Exercise when you can.
6.
Learn relaxation techniques
like taking deep breathe.
7.
For fever over 100 degrees
F, call your doctor.
9.
When in doubt, ask your
doctor.
10.
Tell your doctor about side
effects of new symptoms.
1.
Achy joints.
2.
Fever over 100 degrees F.
3.
Swollen and painful joints.
4.
Prolonged fatigue.
5.
Skin rashes.
6.
Anemia.
7.
Swollen ankles (kidney
involvement).
8.
Chest pain upon deep
breathing.
9.
Butterfly-like rash over
the bridge and cheeks.
10.
Sensitivity to sun
(photosensitivity).
11.
Unusual hair loss.
12.
Problems with abnormal
blood clotting.
13.
Pale or purple fingers from
cold or stress.
14.
Seizures.
15.
Mouth ulcers.
