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Know your triggers?

Do you know your flare triggers? If so, what things are triggering flares for you? triggers

  1. Some of my lupus triggers have been certain foods and of course stress. It's important for me to keep a running list so I know how my body reacts. ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member

    1. I met with a nutritionist, and I did a food elimination diet with her help. I journaled with her help to learn foods that made me hurt and feel off. It was helpful for me .

    2. That’s the best way to do it! With the help of someone who really knows how to do it safely! Thank you for sharing!

      Amber (lupus.net team moderator)

  2. My biggest Lupus trigger are cold weather, and stress.

    1. yeah that's a big one too. Thanks for responding. ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member

  3. Everyone is different... that's the thing about AI diseases. Hang in there, don't doubt yourself as to what your trigger could be. It could be something as silly as cucumbers-and they can change. So sorry for what you are going through, from someone who's been there.

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