Lupus and Vitamin D Advice: Can be lowest in women of color
posted in Drugs used in lupus on November 29, 2020 by
Updated December 29, 2023
Lupus and vitamin D in Women of Color. Why and what to do-
“Ask Dr. T!” question of the week
Vitamin D in women of color with lupus is an important problem. Women of color tend to have …
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Vitamins For Lupus: Avoid some is the best advice
posted in Complementary Alternative Medicine on November 28, 2020 by
Updated September 27, 2021
Not All Supplements and Vitamins for Lupus Patients are Safe
Vitamins for lupus patients: “Ask Dr. T!” question of the week
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For example: do not take Echinacea
…It is important to remember that lupus is a problem
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Bacteria in Urine Increases Lupus Flares
posted in Infections And Lupus on November 27, 2020 by
Updated December 29, 2023
If we prevent bacteria in urine (bacteriuria), could we decrease lupus flares?
Bacteria in urine was found in a study to possibly increase flares in lupus patients. If this is true, then decreasing bacteria in the urine could possibly help …
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How Severe is Your Lupus? Use a Lupus Severity Index [May 2025 Update)
posted in Symptoms In Lupus on November 22, 2020 by
Updated May 17, 2025
Our goal in treating systemic lupus erythematosus is complete remission while using medications that include hydroxychloroquine (if not contraindicated) and off steroids. If this is not possible, low disease activity is the next best goal, while keeping prednisone doses 5 …
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Proteinuria in Lupus Nephritis: Video tips and the bottom line [March 2025 UPDATE]
posted in Nephritis, kidneys, urinary tract on November 14, 2020 by
Updated March 1, 2025
When excessive protein leaks from the kidneys and into the urine, it is called proteinuria. Proteinuria in lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation) is universal, occurring in 100% of lupus nephritis patients. Therefore, doctors monitor protein in the urine to help diagnose …
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Living With Lupus Blog: The Lupus Encyclopedia – Q & A Video
posted in Lupus Secrets on November 8, 2020 by
Updated July 18, 2024
Dr. Donald Thomas Answers Lupus Patients’ Questions on His Living With Lupus Blog: The Lupus Encyclopedia
Watch this YouTube video — patients’ important questions are answered about living with lupus
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The Best Lupus Books? Look in the useful list below
posted in Miscellaneous Lupus Topics on November 3, 2020 by
Updated September 27, 2021
Kelli of “More Than Lupus” describes what she considers the best lupus books
The best lupus books should deal with all aspects of lupus, evaluating the best medical evidence. They may
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