Living with a chronic illness is never easy. When you get diagnosed with a disease that is going to be with you for the rest of your life, such as lupus, you have to adapt to your new life. But how do you do that? What should you…
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a look back at 2017. It’s been a year full of ups and downs, and while there were definitely quite a few low moments, there were certainly quite a few highs. To celebrate the year that was,…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the patient’s body. This makes it a difficult disease to diagnose as the symptoms can mimic many other illnesses. In addition, there are so many different symptoms that no two patients will experience the same ones. MORE: Nine important…
Because lupus is such a complex disease, it affects people differently. Symptoms vary from person to person, which means the treatments have to be personalized. Here are 10 of the most frequently asked questions about this chronic autoimmune disease (source: lupus.org): 1. What is lupus? Lupus is an…
Lupus can be a tricky disease because of its complexity. Its symptoms can be confusing because the disease impacts every patient differently. To help you learn more about lupus, here’s are seven important things to know: 1. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are serious conditions that…
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…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is very difficult to diagnose because of its myriad of symptoms. Each lupus patient is treated differently according to appearance of symptoms and symptom severity. Here are some of the many signs and symptoms of lupus that doctors use to diagnose the disease, according to the Lupus Research Alliance. A person…
There are no specific diet requirements for people with lupus. The main goals are to eliminate foods that may upset the digestive system and increase the consumption of 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…
Lupus is an autoimmune and chronic disease that can affect anyone at any age and gender. Even though it tends to affect mostly female adults, children can also develop lupus. Because the range of symptoms is so extensive, it can be very difficult to diagnose. Children are affected in both visible and…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lupus, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. New terms, new tests, new medication, and new doctors force you into a whole new world. Below are just a few lifestyle changes that might help you manage your lupus journey: 1. Educate yourself: Arm yourself with as much information as possible about lupus.