ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE  

Massage is safe for people with lupus and if you find this helps your symptoms then you can continue with the treatment. 

Is acupuncture helpful to people with lupus?

Anecdotal reports have stated that people who received acupuncture treatments believe they have benefited from it.  Studies also show that acupuncture helps with back pain and fibromyalgia.

 Does the Lupus Foundation have any recommendations regarding alternative and unproven treatments that are often advertised?

This foundation has been asked frequently about alternative therapies in the treatment for lupus, although they remain hopeful that newer effective therapies will be developed.

Unsubstantiated Remedies

Products that have not been approved by the FDA the lupus foundations of American does not make recommendatios regarding those treatment modalities. 

Medications and products that are backed by scientific approaches are the best way to prove effectiveness and safety.  People with lupus are encouraged to ask the manufacturer and distributor of the product.  What proof and testimonies of safety do you have on this medication.

 

 

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