Why Sleep is Critical When you Have Lupus

I just read an article in the recent Lupus Now Magazine entitled "Sleep Easy: Why Sleep is Critical When You Have Lupus" by Jenny Thorn Palter. The article discusses how people with a chronic illness such as Lupus, chronic pain, and strong medications are more likely to be affected by sleep deprivation and how this can cause a Lupus Flare. The article provides tips to have a good night sleep which I will outline here, for further details please click the link to the article.

• Set a sleep schedule
• Exercise during the day
• Avoid stimulants before bed
• Do a relaxing activity before bed
• Rise with the sun
• If you can't sleep don't stay in bed awake, do a relaxing activity
• Control room temperature and make the room comfortable
• If the problem persists see your doctor

Lupus in Children

My mom recently got a Lupus Foundation of America e-newsletter that talked aboout an article in People Magazine about Snoop Dogg's daughter, Cori, having Lupus. Naturally, whenever we hear about an article regarding Lupus we immediately go on the hunt for the magazine. For those who are interested the article is in the July 19, 2010 issue of People Magazine. After reading the article, I thought it would be good to provide further information on Lupus and Children. I found an article on the Lupus Foundation of America Site entitled "For Parents of Children Living with Lupus". This article covers a lot of information from diagnosis and medication to responsibility and behaviour. If you have a child Living with Lupus I would suggest reading it to get some interesting information.