Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means the body attacks its own cells and organs. When this happens, the inflammation, pain, and swelling that’s so familiar to lupus sufferers can become a permanent and painful part of everyday life.
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease (when your body’s defense systems turn on you) and can cause chronic conditions lasting for years. We look into the most common symptoms and risk factors of this condition.
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Even though lupus may appear “invisible” to outsiders, lupus patients can tell you firsthand about the numerous combinations of symptoms (i.e., skin rash, swelling of joints, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disruptions), the triggers of a lupus flareup, and the obstacles to controlling this chronic inflammatory disease. The infographic series below was created by MyLupusTeam (with the help of their over 50,000 […]
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Many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) find themselves back in the hospital within one month’s time, a new report shows. SLE is an autoimmunue disease which causes the immune system to mistake healthy tissue for foreign invaders. This results in the immune system attacking healthy tissue, causing damage to critical different parts of the […]
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For those living with lupus, an autoimmune disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues, life includes chronic inflammation and pain (of the skin, joints, brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and blood cells). However, with treatment, awareness, and certain lifestyle changes, lupus symptoms can be lessened and managed, helping patients live […]
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Diet is a key factor in overall physical health. What you eat can alter how your body deals with inflammation and how fast it heals itself. Steroid use and other medications are common for lupus sufferers, but you can also help yourself by changing your diet. Here are 10 do’s and don’ts for how to eat with lupus.
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