What you need to know about this week

Updated 27 June 2014.

Your doctor may prescribe medications that may include:

Always tell when you have problems with your medicine your doctor. Let us know if you have any herbal supplements or dietary your doctor. Your medicines interact with supplements interfere. You and your doctor can work together to find the best way to treat your symptoms.

You need to find out what works best for you. You may find that the rheumatologist has the best treatment plan for you. Other health professionals who can help you deal with different aspects of lupus are:

The important thing is to regularly track with your health care team, even if your lupus and everything seems fine.

Learning about lupus can help. People who are well informed and actively involved in planning their own care report less pain. You can also fewer doctor visits, more confidence and be more active.

Women who want to start a family should work closely with an obstetrician and medical lupus.