Hi there and nice to meet you all
I have been recently diagnosed with Lupus, although years ago I was diagnosed with Thrombocytopenia and I recovered after 1 year with steroids.
My doctor said I have to have antimalarial medication which will help me with the rashes, itchiness and hair loss. I am doubtful about having this medication as my symptoms are not very strong yet and I can cope with them, for example with one or 2 anti-histamine per week I reduce the itchiness. I am not sure if the side effects will be worse than the benefits, eg I've read some antimalarials can cause hair loss and itchiness besides retina problems.
What is your experience with this?. I am also thinking in homeopathy as there are remedies that can boost my immune system and are not so aggressive.
Thanks a lot for your help
I have been recently diagnosed with Lupus, although years ago I was diagnosed with Thrombocytopenia and I recovered after 1 year with steroids.
My doctor said I have to have antimalarial medication which will help me with the rashes, itchiness and hair loss. I am doubtful about having this medication as my symptoms are not very strong yet and I can cope with them, for example with one or 2 anti-histamine per week I reduce the itchiness. I am not sure if the side effects will be worse than the benefits, eg I've read some antimalarials can cause hair loss and itchiness besides retina problems.
What is your experience with this?. I am also thinking in homeopathy as there are remedies that can boost my immune system and are not so aggressive.
Thanks a lot for your help