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.
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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 »
Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. Autoimmune diseases develop when a person's... Read more »
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 »
When I saw my rheumatologist in early May, I expressed some concern that my lupus was in "active disease mode". I wasn't feeling up to... Read more »
Even though I have RA, my journey has been complicated by the fact that I have lupus, as well. Being part... Read more »
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What Is It? Lupus develops when your body's immune system mistakenly attack the body's own cells rather than protecting them from outside invaders.... Read more »
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, often life-long, autoimmune disease. It can be mild to severe, and affects mostly women. SLE may... Read more »
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SLE can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can fluctuate and mimic those of other diseases. A doctor will make a diagnosis of SLE based on symptoms,... Read more »
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Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) OverviewSLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammatory condition. The inflammation triggered by... Read more »
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Disseminated lupus erythematosus; SLE; Lupus; Lupus erythematosusTreatmentThere is no cure for SLE. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms. Your... Read more »