My little 13-year-old sister was diagnosed with Lupus last July. It was a shock, but she's okay.
Anyways, because of Cortezone (specifically,Gupisone) she's gained a lot of weight. And the thing is, she's been taking it in huge doses (like 50mg or 60g) as prescribed by the doctors of course, but i feel like, because of her weight, her self-esteem is low.
if anyone can suggest healthy food choices for her she would ,and i would, appreciated a lot. i also read somewhere that there are foodstuffs that Lupus patients have a negative reaction from, so any info on that would be very deeply appreciated.
Thank you for reading my post (3
yours truly, AK
Here is information about foods to eat and avoid:
Nutrition and Lupus
You might direct your sister to the Lupus Health Center: for more information about living with an managing Lupus. I have 2 daughters - your concern and reaching out is so great to see. Yeah for sisters
Haylen
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