Treatment: Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle changes of SLE, or systemic lupus erythematosus, are changes to everyday habits and activities that can help manage the symptoms of lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form of the autoimmune disease lupus. Lupus is a chronic disease, which means there is no cure, but lifestyle changes are often recommended to help ease symptoms like pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints; fatigue; and headaches. Lifestyle changes of SLE often include learning stress management techniques, along with a regular sleep schedule and exercise routine. Eating healthy foods, protection from sun exposure, and surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family are more lifestyle changes that can help cope with lupus.