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 small study, released in August, 2011 concludes that Migraines are not a symptom of lupus. Fine. Furthermore, the study stated Migraines don't seem to be a neurologic factor in SLE and any previous incidence of such may have been due to methodological weakness of the previous studies.
In an earlier study, Mitsikostas et. al, found no meaningful links...
Full Question: I am 51 years old. I have suffered from headaches since I was in my teens. Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with mild... Read more »
I've been experiencing some "fog" issues lately. Migraine Fog, Fibro Fog, Brain Fog, Lupus Fog, call it whatever you want - it stinks!... Read more »
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 »
Since it's National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week (and I have a few), I thought I would share some of my thoughts with... Read more »
Low energy light bulbs (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs - CFLs) have come under scrutiny recently. These bulbs are good for the environment and... Read more »
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause complications throughout the body.Complications of the BloodAlmost 85% of patients with SLE experience... Read more »
Nicole is an artist, a mother, a knitter, a spinner, and a chronic pain sufferer. She was diagnosed with chronic intractable migraines in 2000, while... Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
Women taking birth control pills, especially those who have just started taking them, may face an increased risk of developing the autoimmune disease... Read more »
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