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New Town, ND

Since being diagnosed with SLE, Lupus nephritis, raynaud's and sicca syndrome. I have been getting dehydrated very easily. I drink plenty of water daily. But I notice when I exercise or sweat I start to feel ill. Headaches, body aches, nausea. My electrolyte levels are normal. I recently had a flare and will be going to see my rheumatologist soon and will talk about this but I'm wondering if anyone else has similar symptoms. With the sicca syndrome, I don't have dry mouth but when I am… read more

February 24, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Your body may be telling you that you're overdoing it on the exercise--maybe try something gentler and for shorter time periods. Be careful with the electrolyte solution please, as high blood pressure generally goes along with lupus nephritis and the electrolytes (salts) will increase the BP.

February 25, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I was told that milk is the answer to dehydration as an enzyme works on the lining of the gut.
I think of the native tribes who have no access to water (Kenya for eg)...walk for miles, but they drink plenty of milk...and are never dehydrated.

July 14, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I'm glad things on going better for you.

March 1, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, my eating habits have changed so much. Since your LN has gone to remission, do you still have the dehydration? I mean while exercising?

February 28, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hii Susan, am facing same problem,less energy ,while exercising I got sweat n feel weak, am suffering from Lupus nephritis from past 10 months ,but now disease came to remission , happy in this phase,don't know how long it will be ,but enjoying present moment, my eating habits totally changed, veggies,protein, salads,fruits.
I hope try more protein diet

February 27, 2023

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