Lupus FAQs
Questions frequently asked by newly diagnosed patients and long-time lupus sufferers.
Is there a link between nightshade vegetables and lupus?
Is there a link between nightshade vegetables and lupus?
Is there a link between nightshade vegetables and lupus?
Should I Join a Lupus Support Group?
Support groups are often a vital link for people with lupus. They provide an opportunity to share experiences and offer advice with people who understand what you are going through.
Support groups are often a vital link for people with lupus. They provide an opportunity to share experiences and offer advice with people who understand what you are going through.
Can Mercury Cause Lupus?
It is still unclear whether mercury can trigger lupus, but it cannot cause it. Researchers are still trying to determine the full effects of mercury on humans.
It is still unclear whether mercury can trigger lupus, but it cannot cause it. Researchers are still trying to determine the full effects of mercury on humans.
If I have lupus, will I lose my hair?
If you have lupus, will you lose your hair? Nearly half of people with lupus will suffer from hair loss at some point. The good news? It typically grows back.
If you have lupus, will you lose your hair? Nearly half of people with lupus will suffer from hair loss at some point. The good news? It typically grows back.
Should I use a tanning bed rather than go out in the sun?
Can patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who are photosensitive avoid the sun and still get a tan by using a tanning bed?
Can patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who are photosensitive avoid the sun and still get a tan by using a tanning bed?
Is osteoporosis common in patients with lupus?
Is osteoporosis is common in patients with lupus?
Is osteoporosis is common in patients with lupus?
Do Breast Implants Cause Lupus?
Do breast implants cause lupus? Are breast implants a trigger for the autoimmune disease?
Do breast implants cause lupus? Are breast implants a trigger for the autoimmune disease?
Do I Have Lupus or Fibromyalgia?
Lupus is known as a disease that is misdiagnosed as some other disease. Interestingly enough, fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue, is often misdiagnosed as lupus, since both are rheumatic illnesses and share some similar symptoms. Also of note, lupus sufferers are more likely to contract fibromyalgia.
Lupus is known as a disease that is misdiagnosed as some other disease. Interestingly enough, fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue, is often misdiagnosed as lupus, since both are rheumatic illnesses and share some similar symptoms. Also of note, lupus sufferers are more likely to contract fibromyalgia.
I have lupus. Is it safe to get a flu shot?
The flu shot. If you have lupus, is it safe to take the flu shot?
The flu shot. If you have lupus, is it safe to take the flu shot?
What If My Baby Has Neonatal Lupus?
What will happen if my baby has neonatal lupus?
What will happen if my baby has neonatal lupus?
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?