Many patients with lupus also suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. This is because they are both autoimmune diseases, meaning the immune system begins to attack a person’s own body rather than defend it. MORE: Arthritis disables one in four Americans. According to healthline.com, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are more…
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 body, including internal organs. The kidneys are commonly affected in lupus patients and can lead to the development of lupus nephritis. We’ve put together a list of five of the most common symptoms of lupus nephritis using information…
Sun exposure and ultraviolet lights can trigger many unpleasant symptoms for lupus patients like skin rashes, joint pain, fatigue and swelling of internal organs. With help from healthline.com, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to keep you safe from the sun this summer: Sun Screen Try to limit the time you…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where a patient’s immune system begins to attack their body. These attacks can appear anywhere in the body including the kidneys. A review has supported the use of Eculizumab for the treatment of lupus nephritis. According to kidney.org, lupus nephritis is a…
The American Lung Association (ALA) helps thousands of people manage chronic lung diseases each year. Through education and training, it helps the recently diagnosed come to terms with their condition and discover how to best manage their disease. MORE: Successful pregnancies require close monitoring in lupus patients. Here are…
It’s estimated that around 24 million people in American suffer from one autoimmune disease or another (often more than one). While the exact cause for most autoimmune diseases is unknown, there are certain aspects which may increase your risk of a an autoimmune condition. We’ve listed five risk factors that are most associated with…
Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. But how do you spot depression?  With help from prevention.com, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common physical signs that someone is…
This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: Six tips for newly diagnosed lupus patients. Dr. Patricia Deldin from the University of Michigan Depression Center explains exactly what depression is and what it isn’t. Deldin shares that depression is an invisible illness that…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPx-lNRCHL0 Sassi Rae is a beauty vlogger who also talks a lot about her life with lupus. In this video, Sassi shares five facts about lupus. MORE: Read our list of nine important facts about lupus you may not know. Sassi explains that ultraviolet (UV) light can…