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. What should lupus patients pay more attention to?Doctor's answer:
Patients with lupus need to take anti-autoimmune drugs long-term, so it is necessary to avoid drug side effects. If corticosteroids are used, preventive measures against infection transmission and osteoporosis are required, along with appropriate calcium supplementation to regulate digestion and prevent blood sugar from rising. Lupus is triggered by excessive estrogen in the body, so it is necessary to avoid the regular use of estrogen-containing medications or foods and to prevent sun exposure.