Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyLupusTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lincoln, NE

Does anyone take an alpha-lipoic acid supplement for joint pain? I've been doing a lot of reading about how it can reduce inflammation.

June 5, 2019
 · 
Reactions
A MyLupusTeam Member

Joint pain in lupus comes from inflammation. Inflammation comes from autoimmune activity. Suppressing the autoimmune activity reduces inflammation and treats the source of pain. In healthy people, inflammation is caused by a different mechanism.

January 3, 2020

Related Questions

View All
A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Decatur, GA

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Viroqua, WI