Defining Lupus
A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It can cause many different symptoms; however, not everyone with lupus has all of the symptoms. Also called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE
2007-07-15 09:25:39 · 7 answers · asked by mrs.sexyone 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I think you answered your own question. I have Lupus and have had it for a long time. The only thing you didnt put is that it is an autoimmune disease where our own cells attack each other because they become hyperactive, and do not know they are attacking their own healthy cells. So Dr's use immunosuppresents, chemotherapy, and prednisone, to suppress the immune system, in hopes of quieting a flare or pushing it down into remmison,
2007-07-17 03:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by christibro40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom was diagnosed with SLE about 5 years ago. Your definition nails it on the head but there is also lupus that effects the skin only. Gestational lupus and drug induced lupus are 2 other kinds of lupus. A really great website is www.lupus.org. Lupus is not the end of the world. My mom still works 40+ hours a week, gardens, and goes out with friends. She now knows her limitations but does not let it affect her life too much. I also know a lady in my town that has had lupus for about 35 years and does very well.
2007-07-15 12:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by Flowie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the need to raise lupus awareness. Perhaps you might go to the link provided for suggestions for advocacy. And get everyone you know to contact their federal legislators to co-sponsor the Lupus REACH Amendments. That would do a lot of good and we need more sponsors for this critical funding!!!!!
2007-07-16 07:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great to see others helping to raise awareness of lupus (SLE)
Anyone with lupus might find the message boards on this site useful http://www.uklupus.co.uk/
2007-07-17 05:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by ms wheel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-20 02:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 11:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I had lupus when I was little but I didn't it was I think wired stuff come though your tough in hand like chicken pox but trust me it no good thing too have
2014-01-16 06:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dominique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-15 10:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋