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 treated with estrogen?Doctor's answer:
Hello, I am very happy to help you solve your problem. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an immune system disease. The remission of the disease often depends on corticosteroids for relief. However, estrogen, a female hormone, must be strictly prohibited for use. In patients with this condition, the use of this hormone typically increases the risk of thrombosis and may worsen the course of symptoms, making it ineffective for remission. For remission, corticosteroids and immunosuppressants can be used in combination, and estrogen should be discontinued. Otherwise, it may lead to severe reactions.