Lupus: Treatments

  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) - Home Treatment

    05/13/08, Healthwise

    Good self-care is essential to managing lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE). Learn to recognize your body's warning signs of a flare. Warning signs may include increased fatigue, joint pain, rash, or fever. When you notice an

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  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) - Treatment Overview

    05/13/08, Healthwise

    Your treatment choices for lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) depend on how severe your symptoms are, whether your organs are affected, and how much your symptoms are affecting your daily life. Your treatment plans should be

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  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) - Surgery

    05/13/08, Healthwise

    Surgery is not used to treat mild or moderate symptoms of lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE). Surgery may be considered for people with lupus who have permanent, life-threatening kidney damage. A kidney transplant or kidney

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