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Is Homeopathic Treatment Effective For Class III Lupus?
Question: my son had Lupus. He is 12 and half now. He is already in steroid treatment for last 2 years. The steroids were tapered down to the lowest at end of 2014. but it flared again. On carefull though it was revealed that the tapering process was bit fast by the rheumatologist. We did a renal biopsy which revealed class 3 lupus.
His problem started in 20 13 with joint pain followed by voice break, lip swelling and mild low graded fever.
later this turned into nephrotic type and he had protein urea.
Write now things are well under control.
He is ok now and we are also doing homeopathy since last 5 months.
Do you feel homeopathy will help him? We could not make out whether his improved condition is because of allopathy or both.
And can both treatment go simultaneously?
His problem started in 20 13 with joint pain followed by voice break, lip swelling and mild low graded fever.
later this turned into nephrotic type and he had protein urea.
Write now things are well under control.
He is ok now and we are also doing homeopathy since last 5 months.
Do you feel homeopathy will help him? We could not make out whether his improved condition is because of allopathy or both.
And can both treatment go simultaneously?
Brief Answer:
Lupus Nephritis
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your concern and following is/are recommended guidelines:
1. Since class III Lupus is categorised as Lupus (which is associated with proteinuria) thus to know for better prognosis do check again with Histopathological physician.
PS. Since Lupus is an Autoimmune disease thus microscopic examination will reveal the damage that has been done to the kidney
2. Since any Alternative or complimentary medicine/practice have not undergone extensive scientific tests and clinical research so it is difficult to tell you about the effectiveness of Homeopathy, but YES it can be given to alleviate the symptoms associated with Lupus and also helps to strengthen the Immune system.
3. It has been observed that some medicines can make symptoms to get worse or can flare up or may even interact with allopathic drugs,so it Is better to consult your physician regarding the use of any alternate medicine/therapy.
PS. Since Lupus is an Autoimmune disease thus can effect any part of the body thus continue wih the medicine prescribed.
. Since he is under steroid treatment for 2 years do let me know about any long term side effects of the same,like
. Weight gain,low WBC count,Blood sugar, platelet count, X- ray of vertebrae (for osteoporosis)
Dr. Munish Sood
Naimittika
Lupus Nephritis
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your concern and following is/are recommended guidelines:
1. Since class III Lupus is categorised as Lupus (which is associated with proteinuria) thus to know for better prognosis do check again with Histopathological physician.
PS. Since Lupus is an Autoimmune disease thus microscopic examination will reveal the damage that has been done to the kidney
2. Since any Alternative or complimentary medicine/practice have not undergone extensive scientific tests and clinical research so it is difficult to tell you about the effectiveness of Homeopathy, but YES it can be given to alleviate the symptoms associated with Lupus and also helps to strengthen the Immune system.
3. It has been observed that some medicines can make symptoms to get worse or can flare up or may even interact with allopathic drugs,so it Is better to consult your physician regarding the use of any alternate medicine/therapy.
PS. Since Lupus is an Autoimmune disease thus can effect any part of the body thus continue wih the medicine prescribed.
. Since he is under steroid treatment for 2 years do let me know about any long term side effects of the same,like
. Weight gain,low WBC count,Blood sugar, platelet count, X- ray of vertebrae (for osteoporosis)
Dr. Munish Sood
Naimittika
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