The causes and triggers of lupus are different for each person. Some people have a strong family history, while others will be the first person in their family to be diagnosed. Check out our list of causes and triggers to help you identify if you are at risk or to learn what’s causing your lupus flares.
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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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It’s not normal to feel a constant cold or chilly sensation in your fingers, particularly during the warmer months! If you do, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about some of the conditions that may be behind this problem, including these 8.
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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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