Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can systemic lupus erythematosus be completely cured?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has different treatment plans based on the severity of the patient's condition and the affected areas. Mild lupus may only require medications such as Enbrel, including hydroxychloroquine, thalidomide, and similar drugs. If the patient has already developed organ involvement, corticosteroids and immunosuppressants may be necessary. For more severe cases with lupus crises, high-dose corticosteroid pulse therapy might be administered. If SLE patients are treated under the guidance of a qualified rheumatologist in a standard hospital, their life expectancy should not be significantly affected.