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The Pancreas and Lupus
Although uncommon, lupus can attack the pancreas, an organ near the stomach that helps the body process food into nutrients. The pancreas is very important, since it produces the enzymes that the body uses to breakdown proteins, sugars, fats, and…
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Fertility, and Lupus
Fertility problems are common. Some women turn to in vitro fertilization to help get pregnant. While effective, it can add additional challenges for Lupus Warriors. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a type of fertility treatment that uses hormone treatments.…
Vision and Eye Symptoms of Lupus
Vision problems are sometimes considered an early symptom of lupus, experienced by over 28% of patients. Humans in general are very visual - we pay a lot of attention to color, patterns, and movement. Most of society is designed around…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: Is there a link?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is an autoimmune disease that sometimes occurs alongside lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks the body's own cells. With Systemic Lupus, the whole body is affected. However, in Cutaneous Lupus…
Calcineurin Inhibitors and Lupus
Calcineurin inhibitors are important medications for lupus that are particularly important for people with lupus nephritis. Calcineurin is a hardworking molecule found in everything from plants to insects to humans. Calcineurin gets its name from the metal calcium (Ca on…
Lupus Nephritis, Dialysis, and Flares
Lupus Nephritis: Do Flares Happen on Dialysis? Dialysis is a treatment for lupus nephritis that helps to take care of the body, maintain health, and give the kidneys space to heal. It does not, however, reduce flares. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus…
Vision and Lupus
Vision problems are sometimes considered an early symptom of lupus, experienced by over 28% of patients. Humans in general are very visual - we pay a lot of attention to color, patterns, and movement. Most of society is designed around…
Inflammation-Related Anemia & Lupus
Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with lupus may experience a reduction in red blood cells known as inflammation-related anemia, which can cause a range of symptoms. The signs of inflammation-related anemia, or “anemia of…
CAR-T Cell Therapy and Lupus
While a rare and expensive treatment, CAR-T cell therapy enables drug-free remission by using the immune system itself to clear out the cells that cause autoimmunity. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that turns the body's own immune…