Echinacea is said to boost the immune system which is the last thing that lupies need. We need our over active systems to be supressed, the opposite in fact.
I hope that with rest you will soon start to recover from the flare.
Hi, yes I have been told not to take echinacea so I wouldn't risk it. Not sure if your pain is in your joints or muscles, but try taking Glucosamine 1500mg if possible. This is once a day it is amazing for joint pain. I was recommended it by my consultant and it has made such a difference. Keep with it until you get it into your system. I get mine from Healthspan on line so much cheaper. Good luck. X
Once read on a website (but not seen it only any other Lupus info pages) Echinacea should NEVER be taken by people with Lupus. I tried it before I found that out & it made me feel really I'll! Yet the echinacea leaflet did not say anything about Lupus sufferers should not use it.
Please under no circumstances take echinachea I took it before I was diagnosed as I was feeling so run down & it accelerated my Lupus 10 fold just because things are natural doesn't make them safe,I've found out the hard way.
Hi kb281 - I wouldn't take echinacea either but with my Rheumatologist's approval I am trying Omega 3, Vit D and Turmeric on top of the usual drugs he's giving me. Too soon to tell yet if they're doing any good. They say some things take up to 3 months to have an effect x
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