In one of her most revealing social media posts ever, superstar Selena Gomez told her 126 million Instagram followers (and the world) that she had a kidney transplant over the summer. Posting a lengthy caption alongside several photos, Gomez wrote, “I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying…
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…
We tend to take our lungs for granted, that is until we develop breathing difficulties. But even when living with a chronic lung disease, it is even more important to look after these vital organs as best we can. The Rush University Medical Center has some useful advice to…
We know dealing with lupus sometimes feels like an uphill battle, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up all your time and attention. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered a few quotes we thought might help…
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…