How long does it take to recover from lupus in the intestines after starting strong steroid injections like Solu-Medrol, are other medicines needed besides steroids to treat this condition, and what steps can be taken to raise very low blood protein (albumin) levels from 0.8 back up to a normal range?
With strong steroid injections like Solu-Medrol, intestinal lupus often starts improving within a few days, though complete recovery can take several weeks. To keep the condition in remission and safely lower steroids, other immunosuppressants like mycophenolate mofetil are typically prescribed. Your albumin level of 0.8 is very low, likely because the inflamed intestines are losing protein. To raise it, the primary focus is healing the gut. Your doctors may also recommend intravenous albumin infusions and a specialized nutritional plan.
