Lupus FAQs
Questions frequently asked by newly diagnosed patients and long-time lupus sufferers.
What is the State of Lupus Research Today?
As is the case with researchers of any disease, lupus researchers are hard at work conducting studies that look into lupus and the best ways to treat it. Learn more about what scientists are focusing lupus research and clinical trials on today.
As is the case with researchers of any disease, lupus researchers are hard at work conducting studies that look into lupus and the best ways to treat it. Learn more about what scientists are focusing lupus research and clinical trials on today.
What’s the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and lupus?
What’s the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and lupus? Why are they considered so similar by so many people? The answer lies here.
What’s the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and lupus? Why are they considered so similar by so many people? The answer lies here.
Who Discovered Lupus? What Does Lupus History Mean For Me?
Do you know your lupus history? Who discovered lupus? How has our knowledge of lupus evolved? Find out about the disease's three periods and how lupus history played into how you lupus is treated today.
Do you know your lupus history? Who discovered lupus? How has our knowledge of lupus evolved? Find out about the disease's three periods and how lupus history played into how you lupus is treated today.
Are There Lupus Financial Assistance Resources That Can Help Me?
Medical costs associated with lupus can be a challenge. If you need financial assistance, it's good to know that there are resources to help you with your battle against lupus. Learn more about lupus financial assistance resources.
Medical costs associated with lupus can be a challenge. If you need financial assistance, it's good to know that there are resources to help you with your battle against lupus. Learn more about lupus financial assistance resources.
I’m a New Mother With Lupus. Can I Breastfeed My Baby?
I'm a new mother, and I am interested in breastfeeding my child. But I also have lupus. Can I breastfeed my baby if I have lupus? Will breastfeeding cause my baby any harm?
I'm a new mother, and I am interested in breastfeeding my child. But I also have lupus. Can I breastfeed my baby if I have lupus? Will breastfeeding cause my baby any harm?
Is There a Lupus Cure?
There are several drug treatments for lupus, but is there a lupus cure? Scientists are hard at work to one. Research on current and new lupus treatments is ongoing, all with the goal of eventually finding a lupus cure.
There are several drug treatments for lupus, but is there a lupus cure? Scientists are hard at work to one. Research on current and new lupus treatments is ongoing, all with the goal of eventually finding a lupus cure.
My doctor says lupus is an autoimmune disease. What is an autoimmune disease?
My doctor says lupus is an autoimmune disease. What is an autoimmune disease?
My doctor says lupus is an autoimmune disease. What is an autoimmune disease?
Do fillings or hair dyes cause lupus?
Do dental fillings or hair dyes act a trigger for lupus symptoms?
Do dental fillings or hair dyes act a trigger for lupus symptoms?
How can I tell if I have a flare?
How Can I Tell if I Have a Lupus Flare?
How Can I Tell if I Have a Lupus Flare?
What kinds of lupus are there?
Is there more than one kind of lupus, and, if so, what types are there?
Is there more than one kind of lupus, and, if so, what types are there?
Can Stress Make My Symptoms Worse?
Can stress make my lupus symptoms worse?
Can stress make my lupus symptoms worse?
I have lupus and I want to have a baby. Can I?
I have lupus and I want to have a baby. Can I? What are the complications? And what should I look out for?
I have lupus and I want to have a baby. Can I? What are the complications? And what should I look out for?
How long will my flare last?
How long will my flare last? A day? A week? How will I know when it will be over?
How long will my flare last? A day? A week? How will I know when it will be over?
What kind of doctor treats lupus?
What kind of doctor treats lupus? Is it a specialist? Who will I see and who will direct my treatment?
What kind of doctor treats lupus? Is it a specialist? Who will I see and who will direct my treatment?
How long will I live?
How long will I live if I have lupus? It isn’t curable, right?
How long will I live if I have lupus? It isn’t curable, right?
Is lupus contagious?
Is lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) contagious? Can I get it from someone who has lupus? Or, if I have lupus, can I give it to someone by accident?
Is lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) contagious? Can I get it from someone who has lupus? Or, if I have lupus, can I give it to someone by accident?