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Lupus and Kratom
Using kratom to treat many health conditions, including lupus and its overlap diseases, is highly controversial. What is kratom and is it worth the risk? Introduction to Lupus and Kratom How can kratom treat lupus? What are the risks of kratom use? In Conclusion Introduction to Lupus and Kratom Kratom may sound like something…
Alternative Lupus Treatments, Blog, Featured, Pain, Therapies, Treatments
Lupus and Chiropractic Care
In many parts of the world, chiropractic medicine is a popular complementary care option for those with autoimmune conditions like lupus. It is especially helpful in the treatment of the muscle weakness and joint pain commonly associated with SLE, but that is only the beginning. Read on to find out how a chiropractor can be…
Blog, Coping With Lupus, Medications, Pain, Treatments
Lupus and NSAIDs
If you have lupus, you are likely already using NSAIDs – nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are the most widely used pharmaceuticals for treating the most common symptoms of lupus – pain and inflammation. Yet, what do we really know about them, and what should we know? Read on to find out! Introduction What are NSAIDs…
Blog, Featured, Living with Lupus, Mind/Body Connection, Pain
Lupus and Headaches
It is estimated that over 70% of those with SLE experience some kind of headaches at one time or another throughout the course of the disease. Do you suffer and wonder why your head pounds, making you feel miserable? Read on to find out why. Introduction What are the most common types of headaches for…
Human Biology, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Overlap Diseases, Pain
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) and Lupus
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is one of the most complicated conditions to diagnose and treat, especially as it often mimics the symptoms of lupus. This article sheds some light on this misunderstood condition. Introduction Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Is MCTD an overlap disease of lupus? What causes MCTD? Antibody Profile of MCTD Symptoms of…
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Pain, Pain, Go Away – The Chronic Pain of Lupus
With lupus, pain can hit any part of the body and at any time, and chronic pain can make day-to-day life difficult. So, what can you do? Read on to learn more about the many kinds of pain associated with lupus, how they are diagnosed and what can be done to treat them. . Why…
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Lupus and the Nervous System
Lupus can affect the nervous system in a number of ways, from seizures and nerve pain to memory loss and brain fog. Learn more about the nervous system, what symptoms to watch out for and what you can do about them in this KFL article! Introduction: The Two-minute Overview The Nervous System: Another Overview Lupus…