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Lupus Myelitis
Lupus is a
Lupus frequently strikes women of childbearing years, however, it can affect both sexes from youth to the elderly and range in severity from mild to disabling.
In lupus, the regulation of
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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 »
Living Life With Lupus: One Day At a Time
Have you ever woken up feeling hung over, but you didn't have a single drink? Woken up feeling nauseas, but you aren't pregnant? Ever been... Read more »
Lupus: A Comprehensive Overview
Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. Autoimmune diseases develop when a person's... Read more »
The Double Whammy: Living With Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
For those who think that having Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis are mutually exclusive (can't occur together, in this case, in the same... Read more »
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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 »
Birth control pills may boost lupus risk
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 »
Lupus and Pregnancy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can complicate a woman's pregnancy.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is more common among women than men. In most... Read more »
Lupus anticoagulants
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lupus anticoagulants are antibodies against substances in the lining of cells that prevent blood clotting in a test tube. These substances are called... Read more »
Lupus nephritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder that is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus. Alternative Names Nephritis - lupus;... Read more »
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