Selena Gomez is a popular singer and actress. She grew up in Texas, appearing on the TV show Barney & Friends when she was a child. As a teenager, she is well known for her role on Wizards of Waverly Place. Her post on Instagram revealed she had a kidney transplant due to lupus. Lupus … Read more
Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are two rare autoimmune diseases. These diseases have distinctive causes, but there is a great deal of overlap in both their symptoms and the way they affect a person’s health. Some people with one of these diseases notice that they have symptoms more consistent with other autoimmune illnesses. Is it possible … Read more
The staff at the WebMD website define lupus as an autoimmune disorder, which means it is caused by the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. Researchers have not yet determined what causes lupus, but they suspect a combination of environmental, genetic, and physiological factors. They have learned that some medications can cause lupus-like symptoms and cause … Read more
One Spoon at a Time: A Guide to Autoimmune Disorders But you don’t look sick. Those who suffer from autoimmune disorders often hear that they don’t look sick because they have no visible symptoms. While friends, family, and even doctors may be well-meaning, saying this invalidates the illness. So, Christine Miserandino, an award-winning blogger who … Read more
How is Skin Lupus Treated? According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1.5 million Americans are estimated to suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus. The Lupus Resource Center estimates that two-thirds of people diagnosed with lupus experience skin issues with the disorder, called cutaneously, or skin, lupus. What is Lupus? An autoimmune disorder like lupus occurs when … Read more
Foods to Avoid When You Have Lupus Though lupus is a chronic, life-long disease, altering your diet to prevent the development of other associated health problems is one excellent way of controlling your lupus symptoms and preventing flares. The scarcity of conclusive information available for a specialized lupus diet remains a frustration for patients and … Read more
Detecting Silent Lupus Signs Early On Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form of lupus and often appears in the form of early symptoms of fatigue and achiness before being diagnosed. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack itself. Though there are common symptoms amongst lupus patients, symptoms do vary … Read more
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, often shortened to “lupus,” is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s natural defense systems become dysfunctional and begin to attack healthy tissue, instead of bacteria and viruses that are their normal targets. As a result, the individual’s body is subject to widespread inflammation and a variety of symptoms, some of which … Read more
Diagnosis Dilemma: Fibromyalgia or Lupus? One of the most frustrating aspects of having any chronic, incurable disease is the diagnosis process. Patients don’t want to hear words like “may” or “could be.” Most patients find that knowing the exact diagnosis is preferable to uncertainty. Begin the Diagnosis Process. According to the Arthritis Foundation, distinguishing fibromyalgia from … Read more
It is quite hard to diagnose the symptoms of lupus like fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders or other chronic conditions. High levels of inflammation is caused by lupus leading to negative effects in the health condition of a person. This can even affect every organ and part of the body. In other words lupus is also referred … Read more
