2006-09-28 08:22:48 · 9 answers · asked by barriaga329 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Not for the disease itself. Usually some complications developed from the disease or as a result of damaged immune system.
2006-09-28 08:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by HW 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have lupus myself and have done lots of reseach. It doesn't kill you directly it kills your organs and as a result it can cause death. It is extremely important to take care of yourself and get rest. Check out lupus.org it is a good resource, they will send you information for free. It is not the quantity of life I worry about but the quality. I have know people with lupus that have lived years with it (very miserable) and others a very short time. If it does in fact attack your kidneys they can do transplants and they say you are better off after. Be aware the medication can cause more serious complications than the disease. Try to live your life to it's fullest and remember you have the disease it does not have you. I have 2 young boy and I plan to do everything I can to stick around and function. Educate yourself and those close to you. It is important that they know what is happening to you, it gives them more empathy instead of thinking your a wine bag. Good luck
2006-09-28 08:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Natural Salt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lupus does not usually kill the patient, but it makes their life difficult. The best discussion of Lupus I have seen is in Prescription For Natural Cures by Balch and Stengler, and lists a lot of possible remedies and advice.
See also: The Aspirin Alternative by Dr Mike Loes
The Miracle of MSM by Jacob and Lawrence
Good luck!
2006-09-29 03:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not a doctor, but one of my professors in college had lupus and she died of it or complication. that was in about 1975.
2006-09-28 08:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by arkie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a famous rapper (male) recently died from it.
Sorry, forgot his name.
2006-09-28 08:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Salami and Orange Juice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discoid or systemic. the systemic is hard on the kidneys.
2006-09-28 08:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I know someone who has recently died from it. Please take care of yourself.
Best of luck to you.
2006-09-28 08:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by Kit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's generally fatal. have a nice day.
2006-09-28 08:26:25 · answer #8 · answered by Darien 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmmmmmm...........!!!!!
2006-09-28 08:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋