Treatments are planned and implemented for this particular patient because no two cases of lupus are the same, but the focus is on quality improvement lifestyle by controlling symptoms and minimizing “flare-ups”. It starts with changing your lifestyle, including sun protection which requires sun protection cream, means as little outside as possible when the sun is out, much like a vampire and, most importantly, diet . Getting enough sleep, to rest your muscles from this excruciating disease, getting excessive regularly, people say moving more can help relieve joint pain and fatigue, doctors suggest you don't smoke. Lupus patients are prescribed anti-inflammatories, pain medications, and steroids. If you are a lupus patient, the signs and symptoms wax and wane, which means that medication fluctuation will occur, to regulate how the body has flare-ups. Sometimes alternative or complementary medicine can benefit people with lupus, including fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, as lack of sunlight must be necessary for lupus patients.