Depression Lupus
A new study has found that patients with rheumatic diseases may experience body-image concerns that can lead to depression and anxiety. In a recent study, 30 percent to 50 percent of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erthyematosus patients reported that they felt unattractive due to changes in their appearance brought on by their disease. Researchers say that the finding may help them target the appearance-related effects of the diseases in order to help ease depression in these patients.
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From Our Experts
Image Concerns are Linked to Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study published online in the March 2007 issue of Arthritis Care & Research finds that image concerns are linked to depression in... Read more »
May 10th Is World Lupus Day
Like RA, Lupus awareness month is also in May. And World Lupus Day is May 10th. In my other post for this month, I'll talk about what it... Read more »
Migraine is Not a Lupus Symptom
I have to tell you I'm a bit put off by a recent study on Migraines and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for a number of reasons. This... Read more »
Stop Rheumatoid Arthritis Before it Leads to Deformity, Disability...
Obviously, poorly controlled rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. This in turn... Read more »
My Misdiagnosed Major Depressive Episode
In May 2009 I fell into a depressive pit that lasted a good 10 months. During that time I spent whole days away from my computer - where,... Read more »
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Staying ActivePeople with SLE should try to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Light-to-moderate exercise, interspersed with rest periods, is... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SLE symptoms may develop slowly over months or years, or they may appear suddenly. Symptoms tend to vary among patients and different symptoms can... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause complications throughout the body.Complications of the BloodAlmost 85% of patients with SLE experience... Read more »
Lupus
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's antibodies attack one's own tissues. Lupus attacks tissues such as the skin, muscles,... Read more »
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Since doctors have not determined the cause of lupus, there is no way to prevent it. You may be able to prevent flares of the illness by... Read more »
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