Lupus

Connective Tissue

Is it safe to supplement with collagen in connective tissue disorders as it appears that most of these patients do not seem to be able to process collagen correctly and may even have increased collagen levels on skin? I have a client, 38 with a mixed connective tissue disorder, borderline…

73 yo F with Bile acid malabsorption

Dear all, I am seeing a 73yr old client with systemic lupus erythematosus, bile acid mal absorption, stomach pains, extremely low energy, extreme joint pains, migraines & panic attacks. She gets regular lupus flare ups, was admitted to hospital quite recently for dangerously low potassium levels. Her health history is…

45 yo F with lupus (low C4), chronic Fatigue, joint & muscle pain, hyperthyroid, blood sugar regulation issues, food intolerances, recurring thrush, osteoporosis

Please could you advise on my client who has lupus (low C4), chronic Fatigue, joint & muscle pain, hyperthyroid, blood sugar regulation issues, food intolerances, recurring thrush, osteoporosis. Other symptoms include headaches, bloating, insomnia, low energy, depression, irritability, mouth ulcers, tender muscles, anxiety, constipation, feeling stressed and worried. Details- 45…

Help with supplement protocol for Female with recent Lupus Diagnosis

• Age – 27 , sex F, height 5.6 and weight 9 stone • Primary Presenting Symptoms – nausea (client links to full fat dairy so avoids this, also after drinking moderate wine), recent Lupus diagnosis (June 2015) , very tired in morning • Duration of presenting symptoms – 6…

18 yo G suffering with Panniculitis and juvenille lupus.

The Panniculitis started after she had the HPV vaccine at 15-years of age. Her GP has noted the relevant authorities on her behalf. She also suffers with photosensitive dermatitis. The juvenille lupus was diagnosed by a muscular biopsy in Qatar. She is on quite a few medications namely: Clarithromycin 250mg…

26yo f SLE joint pn GI sx

Lupus Management Hi All,I am looking for advice in relation to the management of Chronic Lupus. I have a 26 yr old female client who was diagnosed with Lupus 2 years ago. Symptoms include joint pain, fatigue dizziness and GI symptoms. She is also very sensitive to supplements. Does anyone…

55 yo F with Lupus

My client is a 55 yr old female who has been diagnosed with “lupus spectrum” symptoms 4 years ago – her symptoms then included pleural effusion, very high inflammatory markers and pyrexia. Her symptoms rapidly diminished with prednisolone. She wants to wean herself off steroids (at most her dose was…

Lupus

Hi, quick question – can anyone recommend some good books or further reading/authors on how to manage Lupus naturally? Have done an amazon search but I am hesitant to recommend without knowing if content is reliable. Any recommendations much appreciated, thanks. Posted by coriander stone

29 yo F with Italian Lupus

Hello again, I would like some help unravelling and taking this forward. My client is due to see her rheumatologist next week. Female, Age 29, Italian PhD student (high stress – lab work) Weight 58kg Height 160cm July 2013 Presenting with IBS (17months) was taking probiotics, charcoal, Vit B, Iron,…

50 yo F with Weight loss

Weight loss client, excellent compliance, but no weight reduction! I would really appreciate some insight into a 50 year old female client, height 5 ft 6 inches, weight 12stone 2lbs, BMI 27.4, occupation: part-time photographer, who suffers with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis who is on multiple medications: hydroxychloroquine (400mg daily),…

37 yo F with Lupus and Raynaud's

I have a client who’s had Lupus and Raynaud’s since the age of 15. She is now 37. For last 7 years she’s had chronic diarrhoea and tongue ulcers until she cut out gluten. Three failed IVF cycles. She also has neutropenia, with white blood cells between 0.5 and 0.7.…

40 yo F with Lupus, headache, migraine and low energy

This is for Anthony and it regards a supplement we discussed on Saturday at the ANH seminar (the one that is superior to IV Glutathione – I cant recall name!)and whether it might be suitable for a client. She is a 40 y.o. mother of 3 who’s health started to…

SLE and AI Abs to T4

Client with SLE and AI Abs to T4. Severe fatigue and excessive thirst. Q: how ethical to suggest testing when she has already spent money on lots tests with a previous therapist (no longer seeing)? December 2010 she did organic acids but not all markers (eg no oxidative stress markers,…