Lupus Treatments
By Jeri Jewett-Tennant, MPH, About.com Guide to Lupus
Once it is determined that a patient has lupus, treating the illness can take one a number of forms -- from medicinal treatments to lifestyle changes.
Overview of Your Options
It's important to review the variety of treatments that may be recommended, and what they entail, so that you can play an active role in your care.
- Getting Treated for Lupus
- Anti-Malarial Medicinal Treatments
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Treatments
- Corticosteroid Medicinal Treatments
- Immunosuppressant Medicinal Treatments
Common Medications and Side Effects
Since medicinal treatment is one of the most often used and successful treatment options for lupus, you should become familiar with these specific drugs and their side effects.
Lupus Flares
Lupus is a disease that flares up and then goes into remission – only to flare up once more. Here are some suggestions on how to prepare for and cope with lupus flares.
Research
Research into what causes lupus and what might be a cure for this disease that has no cure grows more each day. The more studies that are conducted, the closer we will get to understanding how to crack its code.
