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How To Live With Lupus
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How To Live With Lupus

Your Step By Step Guide To Living With Lupus
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 7/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • How to Live with Lupus
  • Lupus Basics
  • Lupus Tips and Lessons
  • Lupus Life lessons

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 1h 0m total length

  • Part 17:36

    Lupus is an autoimmune disease, specifically systemic lupus erythematosus, where the immune system overreacts and damages kidneys, joints, skin, and other systems.

  • Part 26:14

    Accept your lupus diagnosis, learn about the disease, dispel myths, and build a positive mindset to manage flares with light activity and medications.

  • Part 33:58

    Find a lupus-savvy doctor team, including rheumatologists and nephrologists, and maintain open communication, ask questions, report changes, and avoid self-medication to protect your health.

  • Part 413:21

    Identify and reduce triggers such as sun exposure, illnesses, and stress while following a doctor-approved flare management plan. Embrace sleep, diet, and gentle exercise to support lupus control.

  • Part 510:24

    Prepare for lupus-related lifestyle changes by managing stress and understanding bodily changes from medications like prednisone. Adapt your social, work, school, and family life while navigating finances and insurance.

  • Part 67:01

    Develop a supportive lupus network by educating family and friends, using the spoon theory to describe daily limits, and ensuring privacy and positivity; join forums to share experiences.

  • Part 76:32

    Organize lupus care by tracking medications, keeping a lupus diary, and planning travel with properly labeled meds and essential doctor contacts to ensure continuity of care.

  • Part 85:09

    Stay informed about lupus research, connect with support groups, and participate in lupus walks and awareness events during Lupus Awareness Month in May and World Lupus Day.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary - All levels welcome - Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced

Description

If you want to know how to cope and live with lupus, then check out this guide. In this step-by-step guide you will understand the disease, the person having such disease, and adapt to the situation.

  • Determine types of lupus

  • Distinguish its signs and symptoms

  • Learn how lupus can be treated

  • Learn how to manage flares

  • Learn how to prepare for a lifestyle change

  • Learn how to have a support group to help you cope up with the disease

  • Learn some tips for keeping track of your medication

  • Learn some tips for keeping your lupus diary

  • Learn tips before traveling and staying informed

  • And much more


Table of Contents

Introduction.

Chapter 1: What Is Lupus?.

How To Determine The Type Of Lupus.

Signs And Symptoms.

How To Diagnose Lupus.

How To Treat Lupus.

NSAIDS Or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.

Corticosteroids.

Immuno-suppressants.

Chemotherapy.

Anti-malarial Drugs.

Stem Cell Transplant

What Is A Flare?

Chapter 2: How To Accept That You Have A Lupus.

How To Deal With Lupus.

Research What Lupus Is.

Be Positive.

Chapter 3: Having A Good Relationship With Your Doctor.

How To Find The Right Doctor.

How To Communicate With Your Doctor.

Chapter 4: How To Manage Flares.

How To Avoid Environmental Triggers.

Get Enough Sleep.

How To Reduce Stress.

Watch Your Diet

Exercise.

Tips to Remember when Exercising.

Chapter 5: How To Be Prepared For A Life Style Change.

How To Deal With Bodily Changes.

How To Change Your Social Life.

How To Deal With Your Friends And Family.

How To Deal With Work And School

How To Deal With Changes To Your Sex Life.

How To Deal With Finance Problems.

Chapter 6: How To Have A Support Group.

Allowing Others To Understand Lupus.

How To Make Sure People Understand And Respect Your Privacy.

Having Positive People Around You.

How To Join Forums And Groups.

Chapter 7: How To Be Organized.

Keep Track Of Your Medications.

Tips For Keeping Track Of Your Medications.

Keep A Diary.

Tips For Keeping A Lupus Diary.

Tips For Traveling.

Chapter 8: How To Stay Informed.

Conclusion.

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to live with lupus
  • People who want to help people with lupus

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