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. How should I handle systemic lupus erythematosus?Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus have no fixed pattern, with a prolonged course, recurrent attacks, and remission periods varying from person to person. Onset can be explosive, acute, or insidious, or it may mimic a false-positive syphilis serum test. During the acute phase of lupus, bed rest is recommended, and patients should follow medical advice and take medications as prescribed without self-medicating. Pregnancy should be avoided, and precautions should be taken when going outdoors to avoid sun exposure. Daily life should be managed with attention to warmth to prevent colds, and nutrition should be strengthened with vitamin supplementation.