Strange Remedies for Aching Lupus Joints

Joint and muscle pains are one of the most common symptoms of lupus and in a bid to the soothe ache and pains associated with the condition, patients will often use and recommend some strange and off-the-wall products, as this personal vlog from Frugalistic Lupus Sister shows.

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The star of the video is having a bad week–it’s almost Christmas but instead of looking forward to the festivities, she feels like she might be coming down with something and just wants to stay in bed. But it’s not all bad news. Her father recently bought her some of her favorite ointment to help with her aching knees and ankles. The choice of ointment may surprise you somewhat, but she swears that it helps her.

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