How do you deal with lupus pain?!
Question:
How do you deal with lupus pain?
Answers:
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin)
2. Hot baths and showers
3. Rest
4. Moderate exercise (lubricates the joints and makes endorphins which lessen pain)
5. Eat tons of fruit and veggies, go lightly on meat
6. Watch funny movies and listen to happy music (also creates endorphins which are natural opiates that reduce pain)
7. Ginger and turmeric. Put dried ginger in hot water and make a tea. Use turmeric in cooking.
8. Fish oil, evening primrose oil, anti-oxidants
9. Yoga
10. Meditation
11. Avoid stress
12. Spiritual reading (in whatever tradition works for you) at least twice a day
13. Journaling