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Drug therapy usually is targeted at reducing inflammation, the cause of most lupus symptoms. Drugs used to treat the disease include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and cytotoxic drugs.
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Your treatment choices for lupus 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 tailored to your individual needs and will change over time, as the disease flares or ebbs. There currently is no cure for lupus. The goal of treatment for mild Lupus is to prevent symptom flares-when fatigue, joint pain, and rash get worse.
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Going to the doctor can be intimidating. You might feel rushed and forget to ask questions that are important. It's always a good idea to know what to ask beforehand and to take notes when with the doctor. Here are some questions you might want to ask about lupus.
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A forum and message board for those suffering from lupus and their family and friends. Have your questions answered by this supportive online community.
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ClinicalTrials.gov is an easy-to-use Web site that provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical trials, including more than 90 open studies on lupus.
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This support group is for those who have lupus, for those waiting for a diagnosis of lupus, and for family members and friends who wish to learn more in order to help a loved one with lupus. Connect with others that understand lupus for support and friendship. Membership is free.
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Because many symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) mimic those of other illnesses, lupus can be a difficult disease to diagnose. Read on for an overview on how lupus is diagnosed.
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