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Suggest Non Steroidal Treatment For Joints Pain In A Patient Suffering From SLE

HI I have SLE identified 10 yeard back when I was 27. I live in USA.I am blessed with two children and able to manage with Aleve for joint pains even though Doctors recommend steroids. But these days Aleve is not working.Looks like SLE is more active now.What should I do?DO I need to go for steroid?Is there any other option? What awill be the side effects for steroids?
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hello,

The condition of Systemic Lupus is an auto immune response and needs an approach with various parameters. The non steroidal treatment consists of:
- Acetaminophen with paracetamol
- Naproxen
- Diclofenac or ibuprofen

The steroids are danger for having many of the side effects as:
- Weight gain
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea
- Alteration in kidney functioning
- Stomatitis
- Osteoporosis
- Others

It is not recommended to consume steroids without doc guidelines.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Non Steroidal Treatment For Joints Pain In A Patient Suffering From SLE

Hello, The condition of Systemic Lupus is an auto immune response and needs an approach with various parameters. The non steroidal treatment consists of: - Acetaminophen with paracetamol - Naproxen - Diclofenac or ibuprofen The steroids are danger for having many of the side effects as: - Weight gain - Stomach ache - Diarrhea - Alteration in kidney functioning - Stomatitis - Osteoporosis - Others It is not recommended to consume steroids without doc guidelines. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon