While every case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is different, there are a few common symptoms most lupus patients share. These include joint pain, a “butterfly” rash on the face, fever, fatigue, and sensitivity to the sun. While many are aware of the common symptoms, there are other less common symptoms that…
One of the most debilitating and frustrating symptoms of lupus for many is fatigue. More than merely feeling tired, fatigue can disrupt your entire life and lead to other health concerns such as depression and anxiety. The level of fatigue a person suffers will differ from one lupus patient to the next. There…
In this video from the Mayo Clinic, rheumatologist Dr. Thomas Osborn briefly discusses lupus. Dr. Osborn explains that lupus is an autoimmune disease that mostly affects women during their childbearing years. MORE: Discover some of the symptoms that could point to lupus Lupus can affect any part of the body including…
Lupus can be traced as far back as the author of the Hippocratic Oath. Hippocrates was a Greek philosopher born in 430 BC and amongst his chronicles are details of patients with the classic butterfly facial rash associated with the disease. (Sources: lupus.org.uk and medscape.com)…
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…
May 19 marked National Lupus Day in Canada and to celebrate and raise awareness of the disease, CBC News interviewed Lisa Walters to learn a little more about what life is like with the disease. MORE: Nine ways to manage brain fog. Lisa explains that she looks like your…
Everyone who lives with lupus will experience the disease differently. The symptoms vary and not all people will suffer from the same ones. Remission — the time when lupus isn’t active — also varies greatly from person to person. MORE: Nine important facts about lupus you may not know Some lupus patients…
Despite what you’ve read, there is no established diet for lupus. There are certain foods that may improve life while living with lupus, and that are certain foods that can worsen your flares and how you feel. To help you learn a little bit more about what you should and…
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…
Lupus is a very complex and chronic autoimmune disease that can affect anyone, anytime, in many different ways. To help you live better with the disease, we’ve put together a list of nine tips. (source: Everyday Health) 1. Reduce stress to reduce flares. A sudden worsening of lupus symptoms is called…