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Hagerstown, MD
June 18, 2025
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Eat gluten free will also help a lot plus take the Bs vitamins will help the ulcer in your mouth

June 18, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Milk products are hard for me to digest, chicken and beef upset my stomach, some veggies, and cured pork of any kind. Ham, bacon and sausage are my favorite meats, yeah no more. I do still eat them just not often. Eggs are horrible for me. Which are basically what I grew up on while I was young and living in the country we had a farm and lived off the land. I’ve had issues since I was a child. Anyway I think we all have had Lupus much longer than we think. Diagnoses comes mostly in our mid to late 40’s but I had issues years before being diagnosed.

June 19, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member
June 18, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Certain foods, yes

June 18, 2025
MyLupusTeam

Yes, people with lupus can experience various challenges with eating. About 25% of people with lupus develop mouth ulcers or sores during flare-ups, which can make eating painful. Some members report that almost anything they eat causes discomfort when these ulcers are present. Many people with lupus report feeling hungry Show Full Answer

Yes, people with lupus can experience various challenges with eating. About 25% of people with lupus develop mouth ulcers or sores during flare-ups, which can make eating painful. Some members report that almost anything they eat causes discomfort when these ulcers are present. Many people with lupus report feeling hungry but having no appetite. This can be caused by several factors:

• Medication side effects (particularly from steroids and other lupus treatments)
• Depression or anxiety related to lupus
• Fatigue making meal preparation difficult
• Previous negative experiences with GI symptoms causing anxiety about eating If you're experiencing eating difficulties, consider:

• Keeping a symptom journal to track when eating problems occur
• Eating smaller, more frequent meals
• Focusing on nutrient-dense foods
• Speaking with your doctor about medicated mouthwash for ulcers
• Discussing alternative medication options if current treatments are affecting your appetite

June 18, 2025

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