Triggers For Lupus Flare

Things that can trigger a lupus flare

• Working too hard and not getting enough sleep.
• Being stressed.
• Being out in the sunlight, or exposure to certain halogen or fluorescent light bulbs.
• Having an infection or injury.
• Not taking your lupus medication.
• Taking certain medicines.

Biomarkers may predict, and corticosteroids prevent, severe lupus flares.(LUPUS NEWS)(Clinical report): An article from: Dermatology Nursing

Selena trial: hormone therapy tied to mild lupus flares.(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Internal Medicine News

Blood test soon may help diagnose, monitor systemic lupus erythematosus. (May Detect Flares Early).: An article from: Family Practice News

Novel immunomodulator cuts lupus-related renal flares.(Rx): An article from: Internal Medicine News

Can't get to sleep?

Try these tips:

• Take a relaxing bath.
• Put a few drops of relaxing essential oils on your pillow.
• Eat a banana (constrains substances which can help induce sleep).
• Don't eat a heavy meal before bed.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine right before bed.
• Wear loose, baggy pajamas.
• Cover up the clock so you can't keep looking at the time.

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