I was dx'd with lupus 15 years ago. My rhuemie moved & my new rhuemie says it isn't lupus - it's UCTD. The diagnosis of lupus is difficult. I take meloxicam daily for the pain and it helps. I also take a product recommended by my allopathic md called Cosamin ASU (cheapest on amazon) and it helps too. Fish oil is good. Diet MUST be pristine. I haven't had a fast food anything in many years. Chocolate flares me - so not fair!!

Get good sleep. You will learn to listen to your body. I don't avoid workouts on flare days, but I go very easy. Light spinning on flat surfaces or a mini weight workout. Helps my head - tells me I'm not an invalid.

On good days, most days are good, I will push my workouts. I lift weights to keep strong bones & muscles to support joints. I highly recommend it. I do intervals & I teach spinning. You CAN adjust & adapt.