There are many triggers or stressors associated with the progression or RA & LUPUS. Some of the things that can cause a lupus flare up include working too many hours without adequate sleep,

There are many triggers or stressors associated with the progression or RA & LUPUS. Some of the things that can cause a lupus flare up include working too many hours without adequate sleep, spending too much time in the sunlight, developing any type of infection or injury, & missing doses of the medications (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). There may also be some dietary changes that are needed in a client with Lupus. As sunlight can cause a flare up, these patients may need to take a vitamin D supplants to ensure they aren’t deficient in that area. As patients with lupus are often prescribed steroids, they may also need to be educated on a low calorie diet as steroids are known to cause weight gain. (“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022).
One of the main causes of flare up in RA is stress on the muscles. As stress occurs, the bodies muscles with frequently tense and release, this continues and will eventually lead to worsened joint and muscle pain. Another stressor can include overexercising as well.
Obesity and inflammation can also have an effect on these disease processes. As mentioned before, patient diagnosed with lupus will likely be on steroids. These steroids can cause gain which can lead to obesity. Obesity will result in worsening of symptoms as well as additional symptoms such as memory, and planning impairments (Cozier, 2019).
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