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