Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy tissue. Since lupus affects different areas of the body, there are various symptoms, including joint swelling, rashes, chest pain, fatigue, and light sensitivity. According to Medical News Today, there are a number of ways to help prevent and treat…
There are no specific diet requirements for people with lupus. The main goals are to eliminate foods that may upset the digestive system and consume foods that will help those with the condition stay in shape, as being healthy can help with fatigue, one of the major symptoms people living with lupus suffer…
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, or DLE, is a chronic skin condition that causes sores, inflammation, and scarring, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. These sores or lesions appear red and inflamed with a scaly appearance. MORE: What causes lupus? Diagnosis If the condition’s suspected, it’s necessary to…
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…
Lupus is a difficult disease in many ways, but one of the hardest parts for lupus sufferers is diagnosis. There isn’t a simple test that patients can take to tell doctors they have it, and it often takes a while to arrive at the correct diagnosis. We’ve gathered statistics from both Right Diagnosis…
If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from a woman’s explanation of how she has to manage her energy levels each day.  As she was in a cafe at the time, she grabbed a bunch of spoons to…
Lupus is a complex, autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. There are many causes, and according to lupus.org, could include anything from inherited genes, environmental exposure, hormones, and more. MORE: What to know about lupus and the immune system However, it’s believed that the main…
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 can come and go, leaving those living with the condition unsure when their next flare will hit or when they’ll go back into remission. MORE: Nine tips to help you live better with lupus. When a person enters a period of remission, the disease…
Being diagnosed with lupus can leave you feeling bewildered, lost and lonely and the bombardment of information over the first few weeks may leave you reeling and thinking the worst. Lupus sufferer Susan Hampson (who also happens to be the personal assistant to Dr. Graham Hughes at the Lupus…