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Emmitt Henderson III was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Lupus Nephritis in 1995 but had symptoms going back to 1980. He has never heard of Lupus till he was told he had it. He couldn’t even look it up because internet search engines weren’t around in 1995. Read more.

31 Year Anniversary with Lupus and Kidney Disease

It was 31 years ago today that I found myself lost in a whirlwind of confusion and fear, with a barrage of...

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Living with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis

Living with Lupus and Lupus nephritis has shaped every chapter of my life for the past 30 years, but it hasn’t defined...

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A Man's Journey Through a Woman's Disease

One of the most pervasive myths is that lupus is solely a woman’s disease. As a man living with lupus, I navigate...

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Experiencing Lupus Nephritis and Kidney Failure

I’ve been living with a condition that has challenged my kidneys for so many years. I was diagnosed with lupus nephritis in...

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I Was Told Lupus Was a Woman's Disease

I was diagnosed with systemic lupus and lupus nephritis in 1995. I had no idea what lupus was nor had I ever...

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By Emmitt Henderson

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