Hope Foundation - FAQs

FAQs - Treatment

Is there a cure for lupus? +

At the present time there is not a cure for lupus, but there certainly is effective treatment. Read More
How is lupus treated? +

The majority of symptoms of lupus are due to inflammation and so the treatment is aimed at reducing that inflammation.… Read More
I don't want to go on prednisone. Are there any other treatments available? +

In addition to corticosteroids, lupus can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-malarial medications, and chemotherapy drugs. There can be… Read More
Do you recommend any herbs or vitamins for the treatment of lupus? +

We do not recommend any specific herbs or vitamins. There is a great deal of interest in herbal medicine and… Read More