General Guidelines

Lifestyle

• It is advisable to use sun block (with SPF of at least 45)
• Use an umbrella, hat or wear long sleeved clothes to avoid getting too much sun

Medication

• Please follow your doctor’s prescription
• Do not stop your medication without your doctor’s approval
• Do not mix your medication with other medications of unknown origin. This is to avoid unwanted interactions between drugs

Follow-up Treatment

• Always keep your appointments with your doctor
• Obey your doctor’s instructions

Stress

• Try to avoid stress as it may trigger flares
• Always think positive

Diet

• Recognise foods that suit your individual system
• Have a balanced and healthy diet
• Observe a healthy diet with low salt, low fat, low sugar and take enough calcium and Vitamin D

If you have any questions about SLE, please email us at: pslem@streamyx.com.