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It unfortunately is unpredictable. For me my monthly cycles coincide with flare-ups so it is a guarantee that I will flare once a month. If I do not pace myself on low pain days I can flare. Weather changes can cause me to flare. I can do everything right, take my meds, get enough sleep, eat well, exercise and still flare. The meds are not a cure all, they imo are a band-aid, they can keep my flares less severe, help with the frequency of them and protect from organ involvement but my life will never be normal again. There is just today...how do I feel today. I know this is prolly not what ya wanted to hear, we are all different and this is my personal experience. I wish you less flares and more good days than bad.💜
Rarely ( dare I say it) get flares any more. Turmeric, ginger, beets and lemon through the juicer, really helps. I get weird squeezing sensation in my body and forearms, I have Meloxicam, if severe, but seems that medication knocks it out. So rarely need to take it.
How long do people typically go between bad flare-ups while on medication?
The time between flare-ups varies greatly from person to person, even when taking medications. Flare-ups are a normal part of living with lupus, even when your condition is well controlled. The good news is that finding an effective treatment plan can Show Full Answer
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