Just found out my Fiance has?

Question

Lupus.... I looked it up on the internet and am still unsure of what this is, and what's all involved..... I guess it only effects her skin and her joints...??? Should I be worried....??? is it something that can be treated?

Answer 1

I worked with a woman who had lupus. She would have the occasional flare up of joint pain that would slow her down and was always scratching herself. She eventually (last year) had her lungs shut down and was hospitalized for 4 months. She has weakened to the point of where she can function daily at home, but had to retire as work was too much. She is only 57. She is on oxygen daily. When she was in the hospital, they thought it was the end as her heart was weak as was her kidney function. But she is a fighter and survived, but has to monitored daily by a health care worker. Nothing much but a 15 minute visit. But if she has a major organ shut-down, she may not survive.

Answer 2

Im so sorry about that. I dont know alot about Lupus, but Id keep researching it online. Learn as much as you can. Itll help you to understand the illness. Or at least know what to expect.

No, dont worry yourself, that wont help anyone, especially you. You need to be strong for your fiance.

Answer 3

My mother had it from the time she was 25 till she croaked. Lupus is your white blood cells attacking your own body instead of the bad bits running through it.