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Living with Lupus

The Pancreas and Lupus

Living with Lupus

Monoclonal Antibodies, the Immune System, and Lupus

Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made molecules. They help the immune system to target...

Living with Lupus

The Lupus Mindset: Turn Those Can’ts into Cans!

Even if you don’t feel like it at the time, there is a lot...

Exercises

Yoga, Stress Relief, and Lupus

Yoga is a stress-relieving exercise that has many potential benefits for people with lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects every organ system in the body. Regular exercise can help with many of the symptoms of...

Living with Lupus

Lupus Psychosis and Brain Inflammation

3-5% of people with lupus experience psychosis, a severe mental illness and break with reality caused by inflammation in the brain. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) is a chronic disease where a person's immune system attacks their own cells, a process known as "autoimmunity." SLE...

Living with Lupus

Men and Lupus: Things to Know

Men make up 1/10 of people with lupus, and it appears to manifest differently.  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own cells throughout the body, leading to a wide range of symptoms.  SLE is well known to...

Living with Lupus

Dry Eye and Lupus

Dry eye is a frustrating and painful condition that affect the eyes of over 1/3 of people with lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects organs throughout the body. The eye is usually an "immune-privileged" organ, which means...

Living with Lupus

Women and Lupus: The Impact of Genetics & Hormones

Genetics and hormones both contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. And, women are nine times more likely than men to be battling autoimmune diseases like lupus. Autoimmune diseases are a broad collection of over 100 diseases characterized by autoimmunity -- a condition where the body's immune...

Medications

Glucocorticoids and Lupus

Is it safe to stop taking or taper down glucocorticoids when lupus symptoms abate? Glucocorticoid medications are extremely powerful drugs for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases. One of the most common, Prednisone, is considered a gold standard for lupus...

Diet

Vitamin D Levels and Lupus

People with lupus often have low levels of Vitamin D, a nutrient that is vital for bone strength and immune function. Human beings get vitamins from the things we eat and from exposure to sunlight. However, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often...

Day-to-Day Living

Hydration and Lupus

Water is vital to good health. What does water do for you, and how do you get enough of it? We need water, and quite a bit of it: According to the Mayo Clinic, we need approximately 2.7 liters (for women) to 3.7 liters (for...

Living with Lupus

Platelet Counts, Thrombocytopenia, and Lupus

Lupus can have far reaching impacts throughout the body. Low platelet count, also known as thrombocytopenia, is a common symptom.Platelets are cells in the bloodstream that clump together on injury to prevent bleeding. Platelets are produced in the bone marrow and are found throughout the...