How to strengthen your immune system?
Although there is currently no cure for lupus, lifestyle changes can help reduce flare-ups and control symptoms.
- Avoid strong sunlight and use sunscreen with SPF 50+.
- Do light exercises such as yoga or swimming to boost your immune system.
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods, such as omega-3 rich fish, green leafy vegetables, and nuts.
- Reduce stress using techniques like meditation or yoga.
- See your doctor regularly to monitor your symptoms and adjust your treatment plan.
Plasmapheresis: A New Alternative for the Treatment of Lupus
Plasmapheresis, or plasma exchange, is a treatment that uses plasma filtered from the blood to reduce abnormal antibody levels.
How does plasmapheresis work?
- Blood is removed from the body through a plasma filter.
- Filter out autoantibodies and inflammatory substances.
- Replenish plasma or substitutes to restore balance to the body.
- Return filtered blood to the body
Who is Plasmapheresis suitable for?
- SLE patients with severe lupus nephritis
- People with SLE Crisis or severe exacerbation that does not respond to immunosuppressive drugs
- Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), which causes abnormal blood clots.
Medical evidence on plasmapheresis
- Research has found that plasmapheresis can reduce anti-dsDNA levels and reduce inflammation in SLE patients (Ref: Liu et al คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่ายTransfusion Medicine, 2015).
- A systematic review found that the combination of plasmapheresis and immunosuppressants can reduce mortality in SLE patients with renal failure by 50% (Ref: Clark et al., Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 2017).