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In an effort to develop the best management plan for you, work actively with your healthcare professionals. If the initial plan doesn’t work, notify your doctor to find a different strategy that fits your needs. Be honest about your goals and report your results. Be sure your doctor is listening to you. Never be afraid to ask questions. You have to understand what you’re experiencing and if there are any changes in your condition. If you don’t understand something, ask him

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) can affect any part of the body causing many symptoms including weight loss and fatigue. Other manifestations include: · Rashes on the face, across the cheek or bridge of nose · Sores in mouth or nose · Unusual hair loss, primarily on the scalp · Painful joints · Fingertips and/or toes become pale or purple from the cold or stress · Low white blood cell count · Unexplained swelling ·

The term “Lupus” is generally used by many. However, there are several different types of Lupus: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), cutaneous (Discoid), drug-induced, and neonatal. SLE is the most common and most serious form of the disease that affects many parts of the body, including the kidneys, lungs, heart, muscles, joints, blood vessels, brain and central nervous system. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) also known as Cutaneous lupus is a less serious, yet chronic for

Lupus is a chronic and complex disease. It is difficult to diagnose because it mimics so many other conditions and diseases. No two people will have the same experiences. Although laboratory tests alone usually do not provide a diagnosis for lupus. There are several different tests used to detect changes in the body caused by lupus. Each test provides additional information that doctors use to make a definitive diagnosis. If an auto-immune disorder is suspected, your doctor w

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that triggers inflammation in cells and tissues throughout the body. It affects the immune system, which is designed to protect the body against infection. With Lupus most common type, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), the body creates antibodies that attack its own tissues and organs such as the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. Did you know... Lupus is among the most serious diseases in the United States yet the least recognized. Whil