How Does Nutrition Affect Lupus?Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation. People living with lupus have an overactive immune system that makes the body attack itself, which causes inflammation, or swelling. This...reactions3comments
Lust and Lupus: Is the Sex Really Worth It?I guess I am just lucky, but not "play the lotto" lucky. Let’s be real: I won the genetic jackpot with several autoimmune diseases. As if relationships are not hard...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and Sjogren’s Disease?Like lupus, Sjogren’s (or Sjögren’s) disease is an autoimmune disorder. This means a person’s body attacks its own healthy tissue. Sjogren’s disease shares symptoms with several other autoimmune conditions. It...reactions6comments
Why Sleep Is Important For People Living With LupusPeople who have lupus often notice that they have trouble sleeping. Lupus can cause many problems that can lead to poor sleep. People living with lupus can have joint pain...reactionscomments
How to Manage Blood Clots When You Have LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and tissues. Molecules called antibodies within your immune system...reactionscomments
Racial Disparities in LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and tissues. Molecules called antibodies within your immune system...reactionscomments
Financial Assistance Programs For People Living With LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your body’s immune system attacks your own organs and tissues. Your immune system normally detects and...reactions2comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...reactionscomments
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