Warning Signs and Prevention Methods

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="06776ba3.gif"> <div>   </div> <div> <B>YOU ARE NOT ALONE</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-164/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="120" height="120">  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#99CCFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="06876ba3.gif"> <div> <IMG SRC="615d43c0.jpg" border=0 width="468" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Warning Signs and Prevention Methods</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#660099" FACE="Arial" >     </FONT></div> <div> <IMG SRC="3ce4a7c0.gif" border=0 width="74" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Living with lupus and its potential side effects can seem overwhelming.  Once a patient learns the warning signs and takes action with preventative methods, he or she can live a good quality of life.  Maybe the person cannot keep the pace as was done before lupus, but he or she can still accomplish many things.  Just look at this web site.  I have created this on my own.  I did all the typing, editing, etc.   Yes, I did use <I>Trellix Web </I>software for the development but I had to plan my layout, research, and implement.   Now, here is a list of warning signs to watch for:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Increased fatigue</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pain</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rash</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fever</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Headache</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dizziness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stomach Discomfort </div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-553/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="75" height="75">  </div> <div> Sometimes when a person does everything possible to prevent a flare-up it still occurs.  Unfortunately that is how lupus works.  It is still recommended to try to prevent it from happening.  Listen to your body is the best advice.  The following is a guideline to help a person practice prevention:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Learn to recognize the warning signs (listed above)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Limit exposure to the sun</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Try to keep stress low</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep a healthy diet</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Good communication with your doctor</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Set realistic goals - don't overdue it</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Need adequate rest</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Light exercise, if possible</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899006600.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Join a support group or web site group</div> <bR> <div> Educate yourself about lupus.  The more you learn the more you will understand and the less frightened you will be.  There are many books written today on the subject.  Remember that <B>YOU ARE NOT ALONE!</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0fb0e0e0.gif" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Diagnosis and Treatment"><U><B>Previous Page</B></U></A><B>  <IMG SRC="3d20e0e0.gif" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family"><U><B>Next Page</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>My Lupus World Index</B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="417" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="My Lupus World"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id75.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MLW Introduction"><U><B>Introduction</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="My Story"><U><B>My Story</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Lupus"><U><B>About </B></U></A><A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Lupus"><U><B>L</B></U></A><A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Lupus"><U><B>upus</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family"><U><B>Family</B></U></A></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Friends"><U><B>Friends</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Positive Mental Attitude"><U><B>P.M.A.</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Suggestions"><U><B>Suggestions</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Helpful Tips"><U><B>Helpful Tips</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Latest Topic"><U><B>Latest Topic</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="True Lupus Stories"><U><B>True</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="True Lupus Stories"><U><B>Lupus Stories</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <B>Reserved for Future</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lupus Links Rings"><U><B>Lupus</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lupus Links Rings"><U><B>Links & Rings</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Card Shop "><U><B>The</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Card Shop "><U><B>Card Shop</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id59.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Riddles Jokes"><U><B>Riddles</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id59.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Riddles Jokes"><U><B>'n' Jokes</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Forum Guest Book"><U><B>Forum &</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Forum Guest Book"><U><B>Guest Book</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Your Chat Room"><U><B>Chat Room</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id107.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Shop"><U><B>Shop and Help Lupus</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mail Room"><U><B>Mail Room</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="96"><div> <B>Reserved for Future</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>