Lupus 101 (11)
Have you been recently diagnosed with lupus or know someone who has? Perhaps you wonder if you're at risk. Lupus 101 covers the basic questions -- who, what, how.
Types of Lupus (7)
Here you will discover more about the four basic forms of lupus, from systemic lupus erythematosus to neonatal lupus.
Signs and Symptoms (6)
Common signs and symptoms you may encounter before being diagnosed with one of the four basic forms of lupus.
Causes / Risk Factors (4)
Find out what can -- and cannot -- cause lupus, about the controllable and uncontrollbale factors that may put you at greater risk for developing lupus, and how you can decrease your risk.
Diagnosis (8)
To determine whether you have lupus, your physician will run a battery of tests and make a diagnosis.
Treatments (26)
Once diagnosed, your physician will determine a course of treatment, such as medications, lifestyle changes or alternative therapies, to help keep the disease in check.
Flares: Signs & Prevention (3)
Unpredictable bouts of lupus are called flares. Simple steps, such as diet and exercise, can help patients recognize the onset of a flare and work toward preventing them.
Living with Lupus (52)
The majority of lupus patients are only mildly afflicted, and their symptoms easily managed. Also millions of Americans are living normal lives with the disease – and you can too.
Resources & Support (7)
Nearly 2 million Americans live with lupus. Another 16,000 newly diagnosed each year. Resources, groups, online communities, and knowledgeable friends and family, provide hope – and help.
Current Research (4)
Lupus is still a relative mystery and an exact cause of the disease remains unknown. Research continues in dedicated facilities across the country, providing hope for a cure to those suffering from the disease.
Related Conditions (15)
Since lupus is, in many ways, a disease of symptoms, there are several related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and heart disease, that people with lupus should be familiar with.
Glossary (31)
A glossary of terms related to the autoimmune deficiency disease, lupus.
