Definitions for "Lupus, SLE"
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement"There is a possible defect in the metabolism of essential fatty acids (EFAs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)" Vitamin B6 at a dosage of 500mg tid causes some patients to feel better..."
The Condition"Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, potentially fatal autoimmune disease characterized by exacerbations and remissions with many clinical manifestations, and may mimic infectious mononucleosis, lymphoma or other systemic disease..."
Our Question about shingles"Lupus patients are at an unusually high risk for contracting herpes zoster..."
Our Question about non-vaginal fungal/yeast infections"Lupus patients are at an unusually high risk for contracting candida (yeast) infections..."
The Condition"...The hallmark of the disease is recurrent, widespread, and diverse vascular lesions..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency"...Adrenal steroids modulate (slow down) the immune system: when there is not enough of these steroids the immune system goes berserk..."
The Condition"...There is clinical involvement of the joints, skin, kidney, brain, and membranes of the lung, heart and gastrointestinal tract..."