We know dealing with lupus sometimes feels like an uphill battle, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up all your time and attention. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered a few quotes we thought might help…
Six years ago, I was handed an answer of lupus along with a bag of questions that came with it. Life already was hard before my diagnosis, as a working single mother of two boys. Knowing I had lupus didn’t make it any easier. I rocked my…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy tissue. Since lupus affects different areas of the body, there are various symptoms, including joint swelling, rashes, chest pain, fatigue, and light sensitivity. According to Medical News Today, there are a number of ways to help prevent and treat…
Twenty-four people with lupus and other autoimmune disorders who signed up for a Phase 1 clinical trial of KY1005 are receiving the antibody therapy, according to its maker, Kymab. KY1005 addresses the underlying immune system imbalance in people with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. A protein called OX40 triggers a prolonged immune…
There are no specific diet requirements for people with lupus. The main goals are to eliminate foods that may upset the digestive system and consume foods that will help those with the condition stay in shape, as being healthy can help with fatigue, one of the major symptoms people living with lupus suffer…
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, or DLE, is a chronic skin condition that causes sores, inflammation, and scarring, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. These sores or lesions appear red and inflamed with a scaly appearance. MORE: What causes lupus? Diagnosis If the condition’s suspected, it’s necessary to…
Lupus is a difficult disease in many ways, but one of the hardest parts for lupus sufferers is diagnosis. There isn’t a simple test that patients can take to tell doctors they have it, and it often takes a while to arrive at the correct diagnosis. We’ve gathered statistics from both Right Diagnosis…
 Summer in our family means a lot of fun and a lot of sun. We’re nomadic by nature already, and traveling and camping are a big part of our lives. So, when school lets out, we pack our bags and spend the summer traveling. The boys take a…
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) has named as its newest national ambassador Dorothy Toran, who heads production at Sirens Media, a division of ITV America. Toran lost her younger sister, Weade Williams-Bridges, to lupus in September 2016. She vowed to honor her sister’s legacy by leveraging her position as a TV producer…
Lupus is a complex, autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. There are many causes, and according to lupus.org, could include anything from inherited genes, environmental exposure, hormones, and more. MORE: What to know about lupus and the immune system However, it’s believed that the main…