Home Remedies & OTC Treatments for Lupus
Do Lupus Warriors turn to home remedies or over-the-counter solutions to help manage the fatigue, pain, and other symptoms of lupus?
Despite the fact that only 1 lupus medication has been approved in the last 60 years, there are many reasons to be optimistic. Anifrolumab, made by AstraZeneca, just met the clinical endpoint in a phase III clinical trial. And, lupus nephritis medication Gazyva (obinutuzumab), made by Roche, received the Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA.Still, as these and other treatments make their way to market, many Lupus Warriors use alternative treatments like aromatherapy and massage to manage symptoms.In this month's LupusCorner Q&A Forum, Lupus Warriors share their personal strategies & home remedies.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
Epsom salts bath
Pain relief
Vitamin B-12 oral drops
Energy
Sephora skin care products (cleanser, hydrated, and moisturizer)
Diminishes butterfly rash
New Balance athletic shoes with inserts
Ease foot discomfort
TENS machine or massage
Relax to relieve tension issues and associated pain
CBD balm
Relieves joint pain
Biotene gel
Soothes mouth sores and dry mouth
Yoga
Sandra O.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
4/5 (agree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Benadryl Anti-Itch ointments
CERAVE Lotion (Anti-Itch)
Ben-Gay Tiger Balm
Icy Hot with Lidocaine
Chamomile Mint Tea with OTC Melatonin.
What benefit do they provide?
I get some pain relief from the pain cream rubs, itch relief from the Anti-Itch ointments and Lotions. The tea and melatonin help me get some sleep.
Without a prescription I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus.
1/5 (strongly disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Hand warmers (ordered through Amazon) help with the discomfort of Reynaud's in cool weather. Licorice tea can be comforting in cool or rainy weather, when the joints are bothersome. In hot weather, Pedialyte popsicles help replace electrolytes lost through sweating, as well as keeping me hydrated (a particular problem with Sjogrens).
What benefit do the provide?
Nothing I've found changes the basic facts of lupus. But, hand warmers lessen the discomfort of cold hands, herb tea can be comforting, and its pleasant to eat popsicles.
Janell
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Nothing, sometimes a hot shower, helps feel better.
What benefit do the provide?
Just to help feel a little better, takes the strain off, and stress reliever.
Unwind
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Vicks rub, CBD Lotion applied everywhere within reason, covered arms and legs and tucked into bed.
What benefit do the provide?
Relaxation, and a calming feeling to help unwind a bit when symptoms get overwhelming. A good movie helps too.
Lisa B.
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do the provide?
Biotene mouth spray for dry mouth
NeilMed nose spray for dry nose
Hylo eye drops for dry eyes
All help with Sjogrens symptoms.
Gail S.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
3/5 (neutral)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Penetrex helps my swollen finger joints.
What benefit do the provide?
It takes some of the swelling down and cuts some of the pain.
Elizabeth A.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
1/5 (strongly disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
I don't use home remedies or OTC products for my lupus
Lisa
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
4/5 (agree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
I take vitamin supplements to help lower my inflammatory responses. They are Vitamins D-3, E, Omega 3's, Curcumin, Tumeric.
Cathy
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
I use a ton of probiotics to help heal my gut - poor gut health is believed to be a key contributor to lupus.
Lisa J.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Heating pad & stretching bands
What benefit do they provide?
Relax my muscles & tendons
aliS
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
2/5 (disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
Bio freeze, ice, hottub, roller ball, epsom salt baths, weed, bible study/meditation
Suz
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
5/5 (strongly agree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
CBD
What benefit do they provide?
Pain relief
Sleep
Emotional well-being
Joanna Sparks
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
1/5 (strongly disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
Nothing works over-the-counter for me
Krys E.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
3/5 (neutral)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
Electrolytes help reduce POTs symptoms (dizziness/presyncope) moderately.
igor
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
1/5 (strongly disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
None
When medicine is not enough I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
1/5 (strongly disagree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
Essential oils
What benefit do they provide?
Relax and give courage
Rosella F.
I have found successful home remedies or over-the-counter products that help with lupus
5/5 (strongly agree)
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best?
CBD Oil
Turmeric
Ginger
Fish oil
Mellon
What home remedies or OTC products do you like best? What benefit do they provide?
Essential Oils like Peppermint (for pain) Lavender (relaxation), Immune Support, Eucalyptus, etc. I use a lot of these in conjunction with Epsom salt baths.
I also found a spa with a sauna.The dry heat sessions are not the cure but do help temporarily.
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