Lupus 101
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.
Men’s Health Topic of Lupus Chat
Healthcare professionals discuss men’s health with regard to lupus during the Lupus Foundation of America’s monthly online discussion. Questions answered include can a man with lupus father a child and what is ‘lupus fog’?
Healthcare professionals discuss men’s health with regard to lupus during the Lupus Foundation of America’s monthly online discussion. Questions answered include can a man with lupus father a child and what is ‘lupus fog’?
What is Lupus?
Lupus (sometimes generically referred to as SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease, one that takes on several forms and can affect any part of the body, but is most commonly attacks the skin, joints, the heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain.
Lupus (sometimes generically referred to as SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease, one that takes on several forms and can affect any part of the body, but is most commonly attacks the skin, joints, the heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain.
Statistics, Facts and Figures Regarding Lupus
Some key statistics, facts and figures regarding lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans.
Some key statistics, facts and figures regarding lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans.
How Lupus Affects Men
Though systemic lupus erythematosus is often thought of as a women’s health issue, the truth is men get lupus, too. And while the prevalence of lupus in women is great – nearly 90 percent of lupus patients between ages 15 and 45 are women – men shouldn’t discount both the potential of getting lupus and the seriousness with which the disease presents.
Though systemic lupus erythematosus is often thought of as a women’s health issue, the truth is men get lupus, too. And while the prevalence of lupus in women is great – nearly 90 percent of lupus patients between ages 15 and 45 are women – men shouldn’t discount both the potential of getting lupus and the seriousness with which the disease presents.
Newly Diagnosed: The Role of the Rheumatologist
When most people hear the word rheumatology, they think rheumatoid arthritis, and make the logical leap that a rheumatologist treats diseases of the joints. She does. But a rheumatologist also diagnoses and treats diseases of the muscles and bones, like osteoporosis, and a number autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.
When most people hear the word rheumatology, they think rheumatoid arthritis, and make the logical leap that a rheumatologist treats diseases of the joints. She does. But a rheumatologist also diagnoses and treats diseases of the muscles and bones, like osteoporosis, and a number autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.
Newly Diagnosed: What to Ask Your Doctor
If you have been newly diagnosed with lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, there are a handful of questions you should ask your doctor. Since a new diagnosis can be a confusing time, take these questions with you.
If you have been newly diagnosed with lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, there are a handful of questions you should ask your doctor. Since a new diagnosis can be a confusing time, take these questions with you.
Lupus and Pregnancy
One question that often arises in women who have been newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus is “Can I safely become pregnant and have a healthy baby?” The short answer? Yes.
One question that often arises in women who have been newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus is “Can I safely become pregnant and have a healthy baby?” The short answer? Yes.
Lupus Sufferers: When To Call A Doctor
To better understand when to call the doctor if you suspect you might have lupus, consider a few important points.
To better understand when to call the doctor if you suspect you might have lupus, consider a few important points.