I have been in remission no active autoimmune disease for one year now still show slightly elevated inflammation markers but no active autoimmune disease. I accomplished this I believe with anti inflammatory diet I followed The Lupus Diet book. I’m still on hydroxychloronique and rheumate. However, my hand osteoarthritis has taken a toll and inflammation in my hands. Any suggestions
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Yes, remission is absolutely possible with lupus! Many people do reach it, and some maintain it for a long time — even 10 years or more in some cases.
For lupus nephritis specifically, research shows that reaching at least 3 years of remission can make a big difference in protecting kidney health long-term. In fact, 91% of Show Full Answer
Yes, remission is absolutely possible with lupus! Many people do reach it, and some maintain it for a long time — even 10 years or more in some cases.
For lupus nephritis specifically, research shows that reaching at least 3 years of remission can make a big difference in protecting kidney health long-term. In fact, 91% of people who maintained remission for 3+ years still had healthy kidney function 25 years after diagnosis. As for staying on medication during remission — yes, most people continue treatment. Current guidelines actually recommend staying on therapy for 3 to 5 years to help protect kidney function and prevent relapses.
Some good questions to bring to your doctor:
- Am I on track to reach remission?
- How are we monitoring my organ function?
- What can I do to help stay in remission longer?
Managing blood pressure, sticking to your treatment plan, and keeping up with regular checkups all play a big role in staying there. A MyLupusTeam member put it beautifully: *"Just live moment by moment, every day is different. Give in on bad days, and celebrate the good days."*
Remission is a real goal worth working toward — and many people get there. 💛
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