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Does anyone have any good remedies for swollen hands and face during a flare-up? If I drink tea, it has sugar and that does not seem to help much. So, I'm looking for anything that will help. It's very hard to close my hand to a fist!

August 14, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Organic turmeric and ginger tea helps with inflammation use a little honey no white sugar to sweeten I drink 2 cups a day I like purple Kenyan tea also it helps with alot of things.

August 14, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I haven't been able to make a fist for over 12 years. Compression gloves help me the most. Swollen face is another story. My face swells during massages. Not sure what would help. Maybe someone else will have a good tip.
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August 14, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I was told on this web site to try swinging my hand up when I walk or exercise. It helped but what really helped me was putting on cotton gloves and a size small vinyl or plastic gloves over that(I wear a medium). That makes my hands sweat and takes the swelling down off my hands and wrists. I only do this when I work out or if I want my hands to heat up. Praying for you .

January 1, 2025 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

I will try this I'm drinking ginger with peppermint, with chamomile now

August 15, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, I have the same swelling. Not the discoloration, but definitely the swelling in the face, hands, and feet. Like I swallowed 100 balloons overnight. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how it goes!

August 14, 2019

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