Topic of the Month April/May - Coping with Side Effects

[Paul_Howard]

Hi everyone,

Please accept my apologies for the lateness of this article - it has been a very busy time lately in the LUPUS UK offices.

We've just published our Topic of the Month article for April/May about side effects. You can read it at lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their tips and experiences.

[baba]

Well done on the marathons Paul

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to baba]

Thank you baba . I'm half way through the challenge now and have a six week break before the next half marathon

[Lwking34]

My wife has SLE LUPUS, and she is experiencing itching. I think it’s a flare up, she is itching all over her body. What are some things she can do to relieve the pain.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Lwking34]

Hi Lwking34 ,

Has your wife mentioned this symptom to her doctor yet? It is best to let them know about any new symptoms in case it is the start of a reaction to her treatment or the start of a flare.

We have an article about coping with itchy rashes which has quite a few tips that she may find helpful in the meantime - lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...