And the stress doesn't have to be something upsetting or unhappy. The stress of good times like Richardson's wedding and the birth of Tavel's baby may bring on the disease, too. Taking Care Of course, avoiding all stress is impossible. But many lupus patients can manage to lead lives that are close to normal. But, Kray adds, successful treatment requires more from the doctor than just prescribing drugs and more from the patient than just taking them.
Compliance is very important.
But she doesn't leave her care completely in her doctor's hands. In addition to the medical treatments, lupus patients have to guard their health in other ways. You need to get plenty of rest. You need to eat right. You need to just take care of yourself.