Category: Lupus

One of the problems with lupus and its subsequent diagnosis is that for many the symptoms are not easily recognizable as those of a particular disease. Each person’s symptoms vary and within those variations are those whose symptoms are mild or others who may suffer harshly.  One of the main symptoms of lupus is the [...]

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Unfortunately Lupus is not just a disease affecting women and men; children as young as five can contract lupus. They experience a wide range of psychological and social problems associated with this disease. How they cope depends largely on the adults around them. These social and psychological problems can stem from six vital areas in [...]

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A chronic autoimmune disease, Lupus, can affect several areas of the body, most commonly: blood, joints, kidneys, and skin. Autoimmune means that the body has an immune response to its own cells or tissues. The healthy body has an immune system that has the job of protecting the body against viruses and bacteria. When someone [...]

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It is very important to work hard to keep your lupus under control so that it does not rule your world. This may sound like a strange thing to say but there are ways to do this and the first is to make sure that you sit down with your health care provider and design [...]

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Lupus is a disease that affects the immune system.  When a person develops lupus it is like the body is attacking itself instead of protecting itself from disease. The tissues are attacked as are the body’s organs. It can be very difficult with an assortment of physical symptoms that make life hard to deal with [...]

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When a person has noticed some unexplainable symptoms they should see their health care provider to determine if there is cause for concern. If lupus is suspected, the doctor will have to investigate thoroughly before being able to make the correct diagnosis. This can be a long process. To begin with the patient will be [...]

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The single most well known symptom of lupus is the rash that a person often gets on their face. This rash will extend from one cheek to the other and over the bridge of the nose. In this way it is said to resemble a butterfly. That is why the rash has been given the [...]

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In the recent past, you may have seen some commercials that include celebrities warning you about the risks of the disease known as lupus. The commercials are fairly vague in their diagnosis of the disease, and many people don’t realize exactly what the problem is and what can be done in order to keep it [...]

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Just like most adults, those who have lupus also have the need to be loved, and to feel that they are desirable. It is difficult for a person with lupus to feel sexually attractive, or to feel “in the mood” for sex when they often feel fatigued or are in pain, are bloated or covered [...]

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Pregnancy often becomes an issue with young women who have Lupus. The disease often strikes during the childbearing years when most young women are planning to have babies. It is a real concern as Lupus is a chronic multi-symptom disease that affects the immune system.
Some of the more common concerns women have are:
Is it safe [...]

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