This video by Maritza Cardenas explores some of the ways lupus patients manage their disease on a day-to-day basis and how they draw strength from the people around them. MORE: How lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are connected. Three women with lupus discuss some of the ways they manage…
Fatigue can play a major role in the lives of lupus patients but fatigue is more than just feeling tired and needing a little more sleep, it can have a profound effect on their emotional wellbeing. MORE: Six symptoms of chronic fatigue. In this LiveHopeLupus video, lupus…
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…
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…