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6 Supplements For Lupus That Worsen Lupus

posted in Complementary Alternative Medicine on January 4, 2025 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated January 6, 2025

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the immune system is overactive. This post discusses a 2024 research study that showed that some herbal supplements for lupus can make lupus worse. Patients should not take substances that are “immunostimulatory” and “boost” …

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What is a Lupus Flare: Prevent and Treat [January 2025]

posted in Flares In Lupus on August 20, 2024 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated January 9, 2025

Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) will experience a lupus flare. Many have multiple flares. In this article, I describe what lupus flares are. However, most importantly, I talk about how to prevent them and what to do about …

For more in-depth information on What is a Lupus Flare: Prevent and Treat [January 2025]:

Read more in The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2

Look up your symptoms, conditions, and medications in the Index of The Lupus Encyclopedia

If you enjoy the information from The Lupus Encyclopedia, please click the “SUPPORT” button at the top of the page to learn how you can help. 


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If you have lupus, what has your experience been? What do you recommend for other patients?

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