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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Chiropractor Treatment And Pleurisy

Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment

Treatment


No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the disease.

Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:

  • Prednisone
  • Aspirin
  • Hydroxychloroquine

However, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday practice, numerous other, more effective drugs are commonly used. A new surge of interest has spurred numerous clinical studies and t...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects—Have You Tried a Chiropractor?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...Millions of Americans swear by regular visits to the chiropractor. Could a chiropractic... Read more »

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Sharing a blog entry - "One chiropractor's claims - arrogance, ignorance, or delusion?"
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...their Support Advisor, Teri Robert. It was from a chiropractor who claimed, "EVERY single... Read more »

Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...(fake) therapy, however.)Chiropractic or Osteopathy. Spinal manipulations are typically performed by chiropractors, but osteopathic doctors also perform them.One in three people with low back pain... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Complications
...affects the lungs in about 60% of patients:Recurrent inflammation of the membrane lining the lung (pleurisy) is the most common problem.In some cases, fluid accumulates, a condition called pleural... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Treatment
...headache.Spinal Manipulation and Physical TherapyA 2001 review suggested that spinal manipulation by chiropractors or osteopaths may have some benefits for preventing tension-type headaches.... Read more »
Endometriosis: Lifestyle Changes
...helpful for menstrual cramps.Chiropractic. Some women with primary dysmenorrhea have sought help from chiropractors trained in spinal manipulation. One study compared a high-force spinal... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Treatment
...help relieve menstrual cramps.Chiropractic. Some women with primary dysmenorrhea have sought help from chiropractors trained in spinal manipulation. One study compared a high-force spinal... Read more »

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