With more than 1.5 million lupus patients in the U.S., it’s surprising how little people know about this autoimmune disease. There’s currently no known cure and the cause of it is still a mystery, although doctors now think there may be a genetic predisposition to the condition. Find out…
In this video from the Lupus Alliance of LIQ, rheumatologist Dr. Jenny Carbas-Vargas from the Overlook Medical Center talks about how complicated it is to diagnose lupus. A lupus patient shares how her life has changed since her diagnosis. Find out more here. The symptoms of lupus vary and…
In this informative video from Lupus NY, Kimberley Fitzpatrick talks about lupus in children and teenagers. More children than ever are being diagnosed with lupus, find out why here. Kimberley explains out of the 1.5 million Americans with lupus, between five and ten thousand of them were diagnosed…
We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs, such as lupus, as it could help slow down its progression and ease the symptoms.  To help you take the best possible care of your lungs, we’ve…
It can sometimes be a challenge to look on the bright side when you have a chronic illness, but spending time doing things that make you happy will help keep depression at bay, help you come to terms with your illness better and begin enjoying life again. To help you feel happier,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWTpdQYeNA In this video from Nada Sherif Selim, Amira El Shorbagy shares how her life has changed since she was diagnosed with lupus in 2009. Spoken word artists, Shanelle, talks about her journey with lupus. Once an accomplished swimmer who would spend six hours a day in the pool, Amira is now forced to…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JWDV8kPq4k Eating well if you have an autoimmune disease like lupus is a must, but sometimes we all need a little inspiration for new delicious and healthy meal ideas, otherwise we tend to get stuck in a rut making the same dishes over and over. Is what you’re eating…
Many lupus patients suffer from hair loss. Sometimes it’s very mild and unnoticeable but for some, it can be quite severe and cause considerable anguish. To help you prevent lupus hair loss, we’ve put together a list of tips using information from Daily Health. Discover what effect lupus has…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease which mainly affects women in their childbearing years. Women of color are more susceptible to the disease than caucasian women. However, men and children can also develop the condition. Find out why more children than ever are being diagnosed with lupus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADmcKkHkN4I There are many different symptoms of lupus, depending on where in the body the disease affects the patient, but one of the most commonly presented symptoms is fatigue. In this video from Elleslife, Ellie describes some of the symptoms of systemic lupus and the debilitating effect they can have…