SLE patients seek TCM treatment

  Patient: Patient female: 47 years old, ten years medical history. The situation: in January 29th due to the relapse of the cold condition, right limb incompetence, two days to seek medical treatment in the Department of Neurology of Anhui Provincial Hospital in hospital, 9 days later transferred to the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology treatment, in February 25, discharged, and now and has been followed up twice. 1, hemiplegia in the neurology department in 9 days treatment gradually improved, but walking can still feel a significant obstacle. 2, Immunology for SLE medication treatment to discharge, recently follow-up laboratory results: liver and kidney function and blood routine are more normal, but the urine routine of urine protein 3 +, pathological tubular AV positive. 3. Current medication: hydroxychloroquine 4 tablets per day (2 in the morning and 2 in the evening), prednisone 10 tablets, omeprazole sodium 2 tablets per day, sodium bisoprolide alginate 3 tablets per day, aspirin enteric soluble tablets 1 tablet per day, hemosiderin 4 tablets per day. 4, physical manifestations: prominent weakness, loss of appetite, and a mild cold. 1.Can I see you for medical treatment? 2.For the current situation, can I use Chinese herbal medicine to treat the symptoms and replace some western medicine (especially hormones)? And related treatment suggestions.  Huang Chuanbing, Department of Rheumatology, Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: According to your condition, lupus kidney is still not well controlled, and the amount of hormone is large, so traditional Chinese medicine is recommended!  Patient: Hello, Dr. Huang! Can I see you for my mother’s condition? Do I need to be hospitalized? Thank you! Waiting online!  Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Rheumatology, Huang Chuanbing: You can visit our outpatient clinic, or take Chinese medicine at home if your condition allows!  Patient: Hello, Director Huang! I am a patient with lupus erythematosus who went to see you today, and I was prescribed 7 days of Chinese herbal medicine from you to take at home. In addition, the western medicine, telmisartan tablets, is mainly for lowering blood pressure according to the instruction. Can I take this medicine? What is its main effect on my condition? I have been prescribed a cyclic lingamide immunosuppressant by my doctor, does this contradict the Chinese medicine? Will there be any effect if I use both of them together? Thank you for your answer!  Patient: Hello, Director Huang! I am a patient with lupus erythematosus whom you saw last time. Since my legs are not very mobile, in order to avoid the trouble of going back and forth and to save time, I would like to ask: Can I have the relevant tests done at our county people’s hospital (Grade IIA)? Then I can bring the test results to your office for consultation and treatment. Thank you for your answer!  Huang Chuanbing, Department of Rheumatology, Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Yes, you can bring your labs and medical records as required!  Patient: Hello, Director Huang! I am a patient with lupus erythematosus whom you saw last time. I have swelling in my legs. Last time I visited you, you prescribed some Chinese herbs (Chen Pi 10g, Ligustrum lucidum 10g, Yam 10g, Oyster 10g, Yuan Zhi 10g, Fu Ling 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Dry Lotus Grass 10g, Hou Pu 10g, Golden Cherry 10g, Astragalus 15g, Raspberry 10g, Calcined Dragon Bone 15g, Fu Shen 15g). It has been half a month, and the swelling has gone away a little, but it is still swollen a lot. What should I do next? I’ve also had a herpes zoster (I don’t know for sure, but it seems to be lupus erythematosus, but the erythema is not spreading and there is no pain) growing on my abdomen for the last few days, and I’ve been using some acyclovir cream for the time being. What medications can I use for the current treatment? Because of my family’s work, I need to wait until the beginning of next month to continue my consultation with you. Thank you for your answer!  Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Rheumatology, Huang Chuanbing: The laboratory results have been stable, Chinese medicine can continue to eat a few days, leg swelling can be properly elevated lower limbs, abdominal rash recommended to see what is the case!