It is important for people with lupus to be extra care full about their hygiene because infections develop easier, because their immune systems may not be working properly.

Dressing and undressing can be fatiguing to the small muscles in a persons hand because of the fine motor skills required in buttoning and zipping one’s clothes.

Sleeping or resting is a very important part of self-care for lupus patients because many times he or she is tired.

Eating can be a tiring or fatiguing activity as people with lupus often have weak or tired muscles in their jaws.

Sometimes people with Lupus have to watch for painless sores which can develop in their mouth or nose.

It is important to have good foot hygiene and to wear proper foot wear because painful swollen feet are a common problem.

People with lupus are usually able to do their job, but he or she may work part-time.

People with lupus may not be able to lift heavy items due to muscle weakness and painful joints. Therefore it is important to lift properly and not to lift more than you are capable of lifting.

People with lupus often practice energy conservation techniques to allow them to have enough energy to get through the day. If he or she over exerts themselves they might not have enough energy to get through the day.

People with lupus often learn to prioritize their day to see what is important to do today and what can wait until tomorrow.

It is important to work in a stress free environment, because stress can sometimes cause Lupus to flare up and create many of the symptoms related to Lupus such as a rash, joint pain, and muscle pain with increased fatigue.

It is important for people with Lupus to stay out of the sunlight and to avoid certain florescent lights. Almost one third of the people with Lupus are sensitive to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight may cause a flare, fever, joint pain, or inflammation of the heart and lungs.

Outdoor activities should be engaged with caution until the person knows if he or she is sensitive to sunlight.

Sometimes people with Lupus are isolated from social events because of their level of fatigue and their decreased physical ability.

Swimming is an ideal leisure activity for the lupus client. It allows endurance strengthening exercise and low joint impact.

Joint and muscle pain can also restrict the amount of activity a person with Lupus might want to engage in.