Diet And Lupus

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Sea Moss as a Lupus Prebiotic

July 11, 2023

Patients ask about Sea Moss as a Lupus Prebiotic:

Sea moss was never on my radar until the past couple of years (2022-2023). I (Donald Thomas, MD) have had several patients now ask me about sea moss …

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Lupus Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Lifestyle changes advice [JUL 2023 UPDATE]

December 9, 2020

Lupus Lifestyle Changes (Diet and Exercise) are Important: Read here to learn about important dietary changes

Updated July 2023: Exercise improves gut bacteria (microbiome)

Though this post is about diet, a study showed that regular exercise and maintaining a “healthy” …

Lupus and Vegetarian Diet: What is the best medical evidence?

December 6, 2020

Ask Dr. T Question about lupus diet and vegetarians

Anti-inflammatory diet for lupus patients

Lupus and Vegetarian Diet?

Eating a Vegetarian Diet can be Part of an Autoimmune Protocol (AI Protocol)

There are studies showing that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce lupus

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Lupus and Thyroid Medications

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Lupus and Hepatitis C: Lupus Patients Should be Tested for Hepatitis C

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Should We be Recommending the COVID-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients?: Yes! What I tell my systemic lupus patients

Colossal Shortage of Rheumatologists is Here: Panic?

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Lupus Fog Treatment? Vitamin Improves Memory in Research

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COVID Vaccine for Immunocompromised Patients and What Drugs to Stop

The American College of Rheumatology Provides Guidance for stopping drugs to enhance the COVID vaccine for immunocompromised patients

Anti-inflammatory Diet for Autoimmune Disease: New Research (AI Protocol)

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Botox Injections and Lupus

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Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? Research suggests “YES!”

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The Lupus Secrets [Practical Tips for Living with Lupus]

Do you have lupus, then you absolutely want to learn about follow The Lupus Secrets so that you

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Top Dermatologist Tips For Itchy, Dry Skin in Lupus and Sjögren’s [JUN 2023 Update]

Quick Advice Guaranteed to Help Most with Dry Itchy Skin: Stop using Dove and other soaps that say

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Saphnelo vs Benlysta? What is the Best Medicine for Lupus? [JUN 2023 Update]

Update June 2023 A EULAR 2023 abstract showed that Saphnelo is a disease-modifying agent in the 2-5 year

How to collect a urine sample properly for testing (UPDATED August 2023)

It is essential for lupus patients to regularly collect an accurate clean catch urine sample August

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Anifrolumab FDA approval to treat systemic lupus [Saphnelo]

Anifrolumab FDA Approval to Treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) AstraZeneca announced its anifrolumab FDA approval on 8/2/2021. In

“Do I need a mask after vaccination?” Now here is the truth

Please continue to protect yourself as you did before if you have lupus or another systemic autoimmune disease

COVID Booster vaccine for lupus patients is possible according to research study

Immunosuppressed Patients Respond to Booster Shots: Hope for a COVID Booster Vaccine for Lupus and Other Autoimmune Disease Patients? [Updated 8/12/21]

Will a COVID Booster Vaccine for Lupus Patients Increase Response Rates? We do not know, yet. However,

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Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine to Prevent Lupus and Other Diseases

An Epstein Barr virus (EBV) vaccine to prevent lupus? EBV infection may be a common trigger, causing the

Lupus and Vitamin D Advice: Can be lowest in women of color

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Super spreader COVID-19: Infections surge big due to this [Updated]

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How the Covid-19 Vaccine Works: amazing!

It is amazing how the COVID-19 vaccine works (the mRNA vaccines, especially) It intrigues me how the COVID-19

COVID Vaccine and Lupus: Join in a Research Study Now

How the COVID Vaccine and Lupus Interact is Important to Figure Out: Consider Joining this NIH Research Study

Extra COVID vaccines are important for us to prevent infection

Dr. Donald Thomas gets his extra COVID vaccines: It was easy!

UPDATED September 2021: I cannot wait to get my extra COVID vaccines … specifically my 3rd booster shot!

Benlysta approved for lupus nephritis: is it for mild cases?

Lupus Question of The Day: Is Benlysta for mild lupus nephritis? Ask Dr. T question and shortened answer

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Saphnelo for Lupus: One of Two Approved Biologics [JUN 2023]

Saphnelo for Lupus: It improved lupus in all domains tested. Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) has the lupus community excited a

Lupus and Hepatitis B Vaccine: Endorsed in the CDC guidelines

Lupus and Hepatitis B Addendum: The recommendations for hepatitis B vaccines changed in 2022. The CDC recommended that

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Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Due to Proton Pump Inhibitors

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10 Reasons Not to Get a Flu Shot: Learn the Truth Now!

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Do I need a 5th COVID Vaccine AND Evusheld if I have lupus?

March 2023 Update: A 5th vaccine or Evusheld are not recommended anymore As of this moment, 90% of

Benlysta for lupus nephritis: Studies show it is effective

Hot off the press SEP 2020! The future is very bright for lupus treatments!

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Three Potential Book Covers for The Lupus Encyclopedia 2nd Edition

THE VOTE IS IN! See the new book cover below 315 people voted for the new book cover

Lupkynis vs Benlysta for Lupus Nephritis: Dr. Thomas Has His Verdict!

Which is better for lupus nephritis? Here is my answer! Which is better for lupus nephritis? Benlysta or

The aiSLE DX Flare Risk Index Test: A new lupus lab test

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Bisphosphonate Drugs and Lupus

Contents General introduction about bisphosphonate drugs and lupus Maintaining bone density holistically (through non-drug methods) Bisphosphonate section from

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Arthritis – “it’s a Pain in the App” [Coping with lupus]

Guest post: One method of coping with the struggles of lupus Living and coping with the challenges of

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Benlysta for pediatric lupus nephritis: FDA-approved

Benlysta for children with lupus kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis): FDA-approved on July 26, 2022 This is a monumental

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Immunosuppressants and COVID Vaccine: Fundamentals in the new guidelines

Immunosuppressants and COVID vaccine: which you should stop and not stop American College of Rheumatology Clinical Guidance Summary UPDATED

Positive ANA workup – Is it lupus or not?

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Lupus and Vegetarian Diet: What is the best medical evidence?

Ask Dr. T Question about lupus diet and vegetarians Lupus and Vegetarian Diet? Eating a Vegetarian Diet can

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What was it like getting the COVID-19 vaccine? … and some advice for lupus patients A

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Lupus and Vaccines: Shingles, Shingrix, and Zostavax

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UPDATE FEB 2023: Watch YouTube video about diagnosing lupus nephritis (LN) early, how it is diagnosed and what

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Methotrexate for lupus: help it work better and prevent side effects

How to prevent and treat side effects from methotrexate: We have been using methotrexate to treat rheumatic diseases

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Benlysta During Pregnancy: Safe and Effective [UPDATE MARCH 2023]

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