Drugs used in lupus

December 2022 update: Hydroxychloroquine is a disease-modifying agent for lupus (along with Benlysta). Antimalarial drugs can treat autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, Sjogren’s, and rheumatoid arthritis… ​ Here’s how! (described in easy to understand language) Malaria organism attaching …

Benlysta for children with lupus kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis): FDA-approved on July 26, 2022 This is a monumental breakthrough since children with systemic lupus tend to be sicker than adults. FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approval of drugs for …

Can lupus cause tooth decay? Learn here to lower your risk of losing teeth from dry mouth! ​ Saliva production is very important in keeping bad bacteria away and keeping our teeth and gums healthy. There are things you can …

World-wide shortage of rheumatologists= getting worse. This is why it is getting harder to get an appointment with a rheumatologist. This NASA night view of the US looks very similar to the recent US map showing where rheumatologists are concentrated …

A drug made from up to 100,000 healthy volunteers! Intravenous (IV) means getting a medicine delivered into your vein Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) ​Immune globulins (also called immunoglobulins) are antibodies. A large number of antibodies given in IVIG may help …

What is Evusheld? It is a treatment to prevent COVID-19 infections. It is not a vaccine. It is made up of two different monoclonal antibodies.Evusheld reduces COVID-19 infections by 83%.Evusheld begins to wane after about 6 months. Therefore, …

If you are immunocompromised you should get a 5th COVID vaccine and Evusheld MoreThanLupus posted a Q and A. The answer is: The CDC now recommends that immunocompromised people should get a 5th COVID vaccine 4 months after your fourth …

Anifrolumab FDA Approval to Treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) AstraZeneca announced its anifrolumab FDA approval on 8/2/2021. In this blog, learn how anifrolumab works, how it is given, and its potential side effects. If you are a patient with lupus …

Johns Hopkins Lupus Center Reviews: Could sunspots in 2025 lead to milder lupus? 2014 photo by NASA showing an 80,000 mile long sun spot (the length of 10 Earths side by side). Photo source Wikipedia Commons and NASA, Greenbelt, MD…

A potential new drug for lupus–​here are some early factsUPDATE: Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) was FDA-approved on August 2, 2021Saphnelo: The next FDA-approved drug to treat lupus Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) has the lupus community excited as the next …

Do you have lupus, then you absolutely want to learn about follow The Lupus Secrets so that you can learn practical tips for living with lupus? Do you know someone who has lupus? Are you a healthcare provider wanting to …

Immunosuppressants and COVID vaccine: which you should stop and not stop American College of Rheumatology Clinical Guidance Summary UPDATED AUG 2021 The above come from the ACR published guidelines. You can find the entire article here Revised with new drugs …

How to stop hair loss! – Yes! You can do things to help! And learn that much of the time… it is NOT due to lupus Learn more about hair loss from Don Thomas MD and the Lupus Foundation of …

Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis in easy-to-understand language: FEB 2023 Update: See the 1st video below. It goes over the importance of diagnosing lupus nephritis as fast as possible, how it is diagnosed, what the symptoms of lupus nephritis are, what to …

Lupus and taking probiotics: Should you take probiotics if you have lupus, and what are the best probiotics for autoimmune disease? Lupus and taking probiotics: My answer in short: “No” to pills; “Yes” to probiotic and prebiotic-rich foods! Lupus Question …

What was it like getting the COVID-19 vaccine? … and some advice for lupus patients     A rheumatology researcher becomes a research study participant for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine   Dr. Kathryn Dao, a rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas, wrote about what it …

Know your labs when you have lupus Chromatin is our DNA packaged up nice and neat with other proteins such as histone and RNA. It protects our DNA. Photo: at Wikipedia.com from the NIH Chromatin Antibody (Also called Anti-Chromatin Antibody; …

UPDATE FEB 2023: Watch YouTube video about diagnosing lupus nephritis (LN) early, how it is diagnosed and what to do if you get LN. See the 1st video below with Dr. Donald Thomas, Aurinia, and Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus video below…

Research Article: Passive transfer of fibromyalgia symptoms from patients to mice Goebel A, Krock E, Gentry C, Israel MR, Jurczak A, Urbina CM, Sandor K, Vastani N, Maurer M, Cuhadar U, Sensi S, Nomura Y, Menezes J, Baharpoor A, Brieskorn …

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) can go into a lupus remission on medications or treatment Lupus patient: “My doctor told me last week that she has seen lupus go away in some patients. She said she thinks I am one of …

Multiple studies show that stress and trauma increase the risk of developing lupus as well as causing lupus flares. QUESTION: "New research is showing that childhood trauma may contribute to the development of lupus? I read a study where those …

What do the following have in common? Lupus A drawing by a 3-year-old Julian Lennon Flowers and gardening supplies Alice in Wonderland Pink Floyd They all are woven into the story of the Beatles’ famous song: Lucy in the Sky …

A lupus patient at Kelli Roseta’s “More Than Lupus” asks the question ” … is it safe to receive Botox or filler injections if you have lupus?” Thanks for posting this, More Than Lupus. My answer regarding …

I just realized that many websites discussing lupus and cancer are outdated, using old research information. So, I decided to write this article with up-to-date information. “Is lupus a type of cancer?” This is not an uncommon question when someone …

The interactions of hepatitis C and systemic lupus is strange, and hepatitis C can mimic lupus … read on! Hepatitis C is a virus that can attack the liver (called hepatitis) as well as numerous other organs of the body. …

What is the anti-SSA test? What the lab technician sees under the microscope when testing a patient for anti-SSA antibodies. These are human epithelial cells to which blood was added from a patient who has anti-SSA antibodies, proving that that …

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 Dr. Donald Thomas’ Lupus Encyclopedia is a practical “living with …

Not All Supplements and Vitamins for Lupus Patients are Safe Vitamins for lupus patients: “Ask Dr. T!” question of the week For example: do not take Echinacea It ​It is important to remember that lupus is a problem …

Lupus and Bactrim: List sulfa antibiotics (like Bactrim) in your allergy list if you have lupus Lupus patients are more likely to have allergies to antibiotics (plus, lupus and Bactrim are a bad combination)​ While lupus and Bactrim are …

Some Immunosuppressant Drugs Cause Lower Antibody Levels after COVID Vaccine than do Other Drugs Home » Drugs used in lupus A large study was published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases showing antibody levels after COVID vaccine in patients on …

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New research suggests itchy skin is a sign of active lupus. Most lupus experts also know this. However, many other doctors do not. That is why this research is so helpful. We do not want itchy lupus rashes to be …

Lupus and Sleep Problems are Common! Here are simple, effective strategies to improve your sleep Tips on better sleep Lupus and sleep problems are real. The lack of sleep has been associated with numerous problems such as fatigue, memory and …

Please continue to protect yourself as you did before if you have lupus or another systemic autoimmune disease and are vaccinated against COVID-19 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Dr. T. I have lupus. I got both of my Moderna COVID vaccines. …

Should We be Recommending the COVID-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients?: Yes! What I tell my systemic lupus patients as of 12/18/20: 4:00 PM regarding getting a COVID-19 vaccine for lupus patients The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the …

Knowing how lupus and vaccines interact is important since infections are one of the top two causes of death and vaccines are instrumental in preventing infections. Most people realize how incredibly painful shingles is. However, many don’t realize just how …

Lupus and COVID vaccine: Dr. Thomas recommends not waiting to his patients, read below… Research regarding the COVID vaccine and lupus patients continues to be done. Should you wait to get yours? Dr. Thomas answer this question below: “I’ll tell …

Lupus and Stroke and Heart Attacks: A bigger problem than we thought! We have known for a long time that a big problem for SLE patients: lupus and stroke and heart attacks. Diabetes has been considered an important cause of …

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LATEST UPDATE: A nicely done study by Melles RB et al, FEB 2023, Hydroxychloroquine Dose and Risk for Incident Retinopathy A Cohort Study, resulted in this nice quote: “our findings suggest that, under current screening recommendations and …

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Do Flu Shots Cause Lupus Flares? Lupus flare after flu shot? Question of the day: Dr. Thomas, I have lupus and was told by another lupus patient that she gets a flare when she gets a flu shot. Do …

Results from 64,900 vaccines: How often are allergies and itching after COVID vaccine? Hives (urticaria) photo credit: James Heilman, MD, Wikipedia, “Hives” ​Journal of the American Medical Association Research Study: March 2021 (reference and link to the study are at …

Lupus Question of The Day: Is Benlysta for mild lupus nephritis? Ask Dr. T question and shortened answer about Benlysta in lupus nephritis Question of the Day: “I have lupus nephritis and just heard that Benlysta has been approved …

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 …

Research article shows that taking hydroxychloroquine decreases the risk of death by 83%: Impact of Antimalarial Adherence on Mortality Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Population-Based Cohort Study Hoque MR, Aviña-Zubieta JA, De Vera MA, Qian Y, …

An Epstein Barr virus (EBV) vaccine to prevent lupus? EBV infection may be a common trigger, causing the onset of diseases like lupus. This list includes disorders such as: Lupus Sjogren’s disease Rheumatoid arthritis Multiple sclerosis Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic …

Lupus by Lupus Warrior and Lupus Fighter Shanelle Gabrielle “​I still have a purpose … A reason to smile … I’m still living my life with no regrets.” ​You think you own me Squeezed my life in your palms Taken …

THE VOTE IS IN! See the new book cover below 315 people voted for the new book cover on Reddit, lupusencyclopedia.com, FaceBook, Twitter, friends, family, and the expert chapter editors. The winner is:The purple cover with 162 out of …

10 Reasons Not to Get a Flu Shot: The Flu Shot is a Life-Saver for Lupus Patients, Other Autoimmune Disease Patients, and … well… Everyone! It’s that time of year again. Time to get your flu shot! I already got …