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What nonpharmacologic interventions may help patients with lupus?
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All persons with lupus should guard against exposure to the sun and use protective clothing, sunscreen, and common sense when going outdoors. Adequate exercise can protect against fatigue
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What nonpharmacological interventions may help patients with Lewy body dementia?
Nonpharmacological interventions include management of environment and other necessities associated with LBD patient care. Caregiving skills should be specifically tailored to the patient.
What is the most common causes of death with lupus?
I found one study that said 30 years younger than the average national age of death. That didn't help much so I kept searching, finding this: Go to http://diglib.tums.ac.ir/pub/magmng/pdf/1041.pdf This one says the average age at death is 26. 30 years ago, lupus was considered a death sentence and patients were not expected to survive longer than 5 years after diagnosis. Today, the majority of lupus patients can expect to live a relatively normal life span provided they follow their treatment plan and adopt a healthy lifestyle. (I am 57 and have SLE with major organ involvement and I am sitting here writing.) There are no solid mortality statistics on lupus. The reason for this is that lupus is very rarely listed as the direcct cause of death. 40% of lupus patients will develop lupus nephitis which can kill. The cause of death is listed as kidney failure not lupus. Lupus patients are twice as likely to develop atheroscleroisis or hardening of the arteries and to suffer cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks. The cause of death is listed as stroke or heart attack and not lupus. Lupus patients have great difficulty battling infection because of a confused immune system and the immunosuppressive medications they take to manage the disease. If a lupus patient dies of pneumonia, that is listed as the cause of death and not lupus. In addition, the medications taken to manage lupus have side effects that can lead to complications which lead to death. I have lupus and work with lupus patients on a daily basis. From personal experience with many, many patients I can say that the average age of death is most certainly not 26!
How do medical interventions help doctors and patients diagnose and treat disease?
Medical intervention, such as regular examinations, can detect health issues early and steps to prevent or treat disease can be taken.
What dietary supplements can help discoid lupus erythematosus patients?
vitamins B, C, E, and selenium. Vitamin A is also recommended to improve DLE lesions. Constitutional homeopathic treatment can help heal DLE as well as help prevent it developing into SLE.
Can someone with lupus have children?
Yes, but there are considerations. It is wise to try to get pregnant when the lupus is in a period of remission rather than flaring. Certain medications might need to be stopped prior to conception. Ask your rheumatologist and ob/gyn. If the patient has any of the lupus clotting factors, the risk of miscarriage is greatly increased. Lupus pregnancies should be treated as high risk, but it is entirely possible to have children if one has lupus.
Where can you get help with medical for your lupus you have no medical care out of work. I live in Augusta Georgia not getting much help here Can anyone help me?
Go to the Resources page of the Lupus Foundation of Florida for a list of sources for help.
What is the prognosis for schizoaffective disorder?
patients.have a more favorable prognosis than do those with schizophrenia. Medication and other interventions can help quell psychotic symptoms and stabilize mood in many patients, but there is great variability in outcome from patient to patient.
How do you get through to someone that is doing something wrong?
Interventions always help.
Where could one get help with drug abuse interventions?
Drug intervention help can be found by contacting an interventionist. Rehabilitation centers are also known for helping patients suffering from drug abuse. Sometimes it may be necessary to get support from a family member or friend. They may provide additional aid in the process.
Can lupus be treated?
There is no cure for lupus, childhood or otherwise. Lupus is not something you outgrow. Neonatal lupus, a condition seen in newborns of some mothers with lupus, usually subsides on its own in about six months.
What can help you get pregnant with lupus?
Lupus patients have the same fertility rates as the general population. The problem is staying pregnant when you have lupus. Many patients with lupus have the antiphospholipid antibody which can cause miscarriages. If you are pregnant and have lupus it is considered a high risk pregnancy and you should be closely monitored.
How can someone help people with drug interventions?
Drug interventions are not an easy event to participate in, nonetheless to set-up. Drug interventions are, however, a great way for individuals to express their feelings and emotions towards a person they love and care about that are seen as going down the wrong path. It is recommended to facilitate drug interventions calmly and with free expression, while maintaining that it is up to the individual whether he/she would like to seek help.
