| As anyone suffering from lupus could tell you, this is | | | | doctor. However, be careful. Taking these drugs can |
| a condition than can cause those suffering from it a | | | | cause stomach problems. In fact, if you already |
| great deal of pain and discomfort. Which is why lupus | | | | suffer from stomach problems, like ulcers, you should |
| pain relief is such an important topic. While lupus can | | | | avoid taking NSAIDs. |
| be a debilitating disease, it doesn't have to be. If you | | | | Ask Your Doctor about Antimalarial Drugs |
| can find a way to relieve the pain of lupus, you can | | | | Many people suffering from lupus can go for long |
| continue on with most of your normal, day to day | | | | periods when their symptoms decrease, or even |
| activities. | | | | disappear altogether. On the other hand, they can |
| Here are some ways you can find lupus pain relief. | | | | also experience flares, periods when their symptoms, |
| Consider NSAIDs | | | | including pain, are unusually severe. |
| Lupus can cause pain, swelling and stiffness of the | | | | Doctors have found that antimalarial drugs, drugs |
| joints. NSAIDs (or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | | | | meant to prevent and treat malaria, can also be used |
| drugs) can relieve all of these symptoms. | | | | to prevent flares. And while there can be some side |
| Lupus can also cause chest pains, usually the result of | | | | effects (like muscle weakness and vision problems) |
| swelling around the heart and lungs. NSAIDs can | | | | many find them easier to deal with than the pain a |
| relieve this swelling and the resulting pain. | | | | lupus flare can cause. |
| There are many NSAIDs available over the counter. | | | | There was a time when those suffering from lupus |
| Some of them include aspirin, naproxen sodium | | | | just had to suffer with the pain their condition |
| (found in Aleve) and ibuprofen (found in Motrin). | | | | caused. But thanks to advances in medical science, |
| There are also prescription strength NSAIDs that are | | | | you can find lupus pain relief. |
| much stronger and can be prescribed to you by a | | | | |