Fertility Treatments in Women With LupusLupus is a disorder of the immune system. It affects 23 million people in the United States. Most people with lupus are women. The disease tends to begin in people...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Lupus Lab WorkLupus causes the immune system to attack normal cells throughout your body. It is often difficult to diagnose. For example, there is no single blood test to determine if you...reactionscomments
Health Literacy and LupusLupus is a chronic illness that affects multiple organs and can require advanced therapies. Because it is a complex illness, people with lupus need a high level of health literacy...reactions1comment
Lupus and Your Blood SugarLupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect different parts of the body. Lupus causes your own immune system to attack healthy tissue in your skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, brain...reactionscomments
AllodyniaAllodynia is a type of pain. For people with allodynia, things that should not be painful cause severe pain. Allodynia is a symptom of many conditions. For example, fibromyalgia can...reactionscomments
Healthcare Costs Greater for Those With Lupus NephritisLupus is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. The disease is most common among women between the ages of 14 and 55. These are prime career-building years. Many people with lupus...reactionscomments
New Test May Predict Heart Disease in People With LupusManaging their disease can be challenging and lifelong for people living with lupus. In addition to dealing with symptoms, they must also be mindful of the potential for complications, such...reactions1comment
High Protein Levels Found in Urine May Predict Lupus NephritisLupus nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. It occurs as a result of lupus, an autoimmune disease. When you have an autoimmune disease, your body's immune system attacks your...reactions3comments
Skin Care Tips for LupusCutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is lupus that affects the skin. CLE flares cause a rash to develop over parts of the skin. It may appear as a "butterfly rash" covering...reactions1comment
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Drug-Induced LupusDrug-induced lupus is a disease like lupus that is caused by specific prescription drugs. Drug-induced lupus has many of the same symptoms as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), such as: There...reactions3comments
Lupus May Affect Gut BacteriaIn the last few years, there has been a lot of research on how gut health affects people. Doctors have studied how the gut microbiome can affect many health conditions...reactions3comments
Lupus May Increase Risk for Gestational DiabetesMost people living with lupus have successful pregnancies and births. Modern medicine has made it safer than ever to be pregnant with lupus. But a pregnancy while living with lupus...reactions1comment
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from things like infections, the flu, and even cancer...reactions1comment
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show that most people in the United States favor legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or medical marijuana, is legal...reactionscomments
Research Reveals Potential New Noninvasive Lupus TestReceiving a diagnosis for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can take about 6 years after symptoms start. This is because SLE is difficult to diagnose. Doctors rely on several tests, symptoms...reactionscomments
Is Lupus Remission Possible?Lupus symptoms and flares are challenging. People living with lupus work toward better symptom management. Remission is a goal of many. Several of the 70 questions in the 2nd Lupus...reactions1comment
Dysfunctional Red Blood Cells in Childhood Could Predict LupusMany doctors want to know more about lupus. However, this disease – like all autoimmune diseases – is complex. Questions remain about why and in what ways the immune system...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...reactionscomments
Can Someone With Lupus Ever Stop Taking Prednisone?Corticosteroids, also called steroids, are often used to treat lupus. Prednisone is the most commonly prescribed steroid for lupus. While it is effective at reducing inflammation and its symptoms, it...reactions21comments
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Metabolic Changes in People With LupusA new international study published in the journal Rheumatology has shown that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to metabolic syndrome in lupus. Vitamin D is an important hormone for...reactionscomments
