Are there support groups for lupus?
The Lupus Canada is a national association of regional lupus support groups and their various branches. These groups of volunteers are dedicated to providing support and information to people who have lupus, their families, and friends. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect any organ of the body.
Who can I talk to about lupus?
If your doctor believes your signs and symptoms point to the possibility of lupus, he/she may recommend a referral to a specialist doctor who has training in the group of autoimmune diseases that includes lupus. This specialist is called a rheumatologist (ROOM-ah-TOHL-ah-JYST).
What are the best supplements for lupus?
Vitamin E, zinc, vitamin A, and the B vitamins are all beneficial in a lupus diet. Vitamin C can increase your ability to absorb iron and is a good source of antioxidants.
How do you calm a lupus flare up?
Treating a lupus flare
- Rest and sleep. This might mean taking some time off of work or asking for help around the house.
- Focus on your mental health and stress levels. There are stress management resources out there to help.
- Lean on your support system.
- Take medications as directed.
What is the best exercise for someone with lupus?
Take part in intense physical activities such as jogging, weight lifting, or high-impact aerobics only with your doctor’s permission. In general, people with lupus get the most and longest-lasting benefits from low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, yoga, or stretching. Keep an Exercise Journal.
Is it good to walk with lupus?
In general, people with lupus get the most and longest-lasting benefits from low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, yoga, or stretching. Keep an Exercise Journal. Exercise journals have multiple benefits.
What climate is best for lupus?
Research has established links but not whether those factors cause lupus symptoms to worsen. The best places to live may be those with moderate temperature fluctuations and low levels of wind, humidity, and air pollution.
Does sleep help lupus?
Sleep can make a big difference in how you feel — and healthy sleep habits are especially important for people with lupus. Getting enough sleep can help you prevent lupus flares, manage fatigue, and keep your body’s immune system healthy.
Where should you live if you have lupus?
They include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk, and Newport Newss as well as Williamsburg. This is a military area, so they do tax us on everything. The weather is pretty good for Lupus patients. We have a ton of resources.
What triggers a lupus flare?
While a person’s genes may increase the chance that he or she will develop lupus, it takes some kind of external trigger to set off the illness or to bring on a flare. Other known triggers can include infections, colds or viral illnesses, exhaustion, severe exposure to ultraviolet rays, or an injury.
What is a lupus support group?
Lupus Foundation of America support groups provide a safe and understanding environment where people with lupus can come together to ask questions, listen to others, or lend a helping hand. Please contact the chapter or support group leader prior to attending the first meeting to verify all information. Don’t see your state listed below?
Where can I find lupus support in the United States?
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. The Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Indiana.
How do I contact a lupus advocate in Alabama?
Contact: Call (833) 587-8710 ext. 805 to speak to a facilitator. The Lupus Foundation of America Mid-South Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
How do I find support for a parent with lupus?
Separate breakout sessions for parents. Contact: Call (833) 587-8710 ext. 805 to speak to a facilitator. The Lupus Foundation of America Mid-South Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.