Tag: lupus
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Alcohol and Lupus
If you suffer from the debilitating effects of Lupus disease, then you will understand the motivation to remain as healthy as possible in between flare ups of this dreadful affliction. The problem with alcohol and Lupus The problem with alcohol is that it can have negative effects on everyone who drinks it, you only have…
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What Causes Lupus
So what causes Lupus and what are the things to look out for? Lupus has been found to be an auto-immune disorder, and is similar to other issues with the body’s immune system. This means that Lupus is responsible for causing the body’s own immune system to mistake normal healthy tissue for foreign material. When…
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How do you get lupus
No, Lupus is not contagious, you cannot catch it from contact with other people, nor is it an airborne disease, so it doesn't spread from person to person. So – How do you get lupus According to the Lupus Foundation of America, the exact cause of lupus is not clearly understood. Although this seems incredible…
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DMARD Lupus Treatment
Dr. Olivia Ghaw from Mount Sinai specializes in patients with rheumatic or connective tissue diseases. She sees about 50 lupus patients a year and speaks about how common the disease really is. Many celebrities with lupus come out publicly to discuss their battles with the disease and because of this, people treat it like a…
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How Lupus Affects Your Body
Lupus doesn’t target just one specific part of your body. In fact, lupus can affect the entire body. Some of the main areas potentially affected by lupus are the brain and central nervous system, eyes, nose and mouth, and heart. Brain and Central Nervous System Lupus symptoms such as headaches, depression, confusion, mood swings, seizures…
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Is Lupus Contagious?
Lupus is not contagious and cannot be transmitted sexually. Lupus is not a virus or bacteria and therefore is not contagious or transferable through bodily fluids. The cause of lupus is not known but it is believed to result and be triggered by several factors: Genetics/Hereditary Hormones Environment Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning the…
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Benlysta
A belimumab injection (Benlysta) is prescribed with other medications as treatment to patients of systemic lupus erythematosus. This type of medication is known as a monoclonal antibody and acts to block the activity of certain proteins of patients with symptoms of lupus. Benlysta has been shown to be less effective on African-American patients with symptoms…
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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a form of the lupus disease that affects mostly women ages 18-50. Cases of DLE in men are very rare. DLE affects different racial groups more than others as well. The majority of DLE lupus patients are black African-American women and their lupus symptoms are often more severe than others.…
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Lupus and Menopause
Some women may experience less frequent and more mild lupus flares after menopause, but menopause is not a cure or the end of lupus symptoms. Women often still experience lupus symptoms after menopause. Women who use estrogen replacement therapy often times experience mild to moderate lupus flares due to the increased hormone levels. This is…
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Lupus Symptoms from Sunlight
Protecting yourself from the harmful rays of sunlight is always important, but especially so for those with lupus symptoms. Find out how exposure to the sun can trigger lupus symptoms and get tips on protecting your sensitive skin. Many lupus patients are photosensitive or have extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunlight is the main…