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Societal Expectations and Lupus
People with lupus often find it hard to live up to many social norms and expectations, which often emphasize ‘sucking it up.’ Societal expectations are the rules that we make in order to safely navigate the complex social world of…
Fevers and Lupus
Fevers are a common symptom of lupus flares but can also be a symptom of infections. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has many different symptoms. This is because Inflammation effects all of the parts of the body, from the joints, to…
The Skin Microbiome and Lupus
The microorganisms on the skin, known as the skin microbiome, effects the health of people with lupus, both in terms of vulnerability to infection and in inflammation. Bacteria play an important role in the human body, particularly in the intestines…
What You Need to Know About Neuropsychiatric Lupus
From fatigue to depression to psychosis, neuropsychiatric symptoms are both a common and major issue for people with lupus and one we know very little about. Nearly 50% of people with lupus experience some sort of brain or nervous system-related…
Over the Counter Medications, Interactions, and Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors rely on over the counter medications to control their symptoms, but be careful – some may interact with lupus medications. Over the counter medications, also known as OTCs, are legal drugs that can be purchased 'over the…
What is Autoimmune Hypophysitis?
Autoimmune hypophysitis is a chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland that can happen alongside autoimmune diseases like lupus. It leads to a host of additional symptoms. Autoimmune hypophysitis (AH or lymphocytic hypophysotis) is chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland. This…
Mindfulness and Lupus by Dr. Donald Thomas
The light bulb moment for a rheumatologist. This is a contributor article by Dr. Donald Thomas, author of The Lupus Encyclopedia.  I was attending a review course at Johns Hopkins a few years ago. One of the main lectures was…
Bone Marrow Therapy and Lupus
As the home of the stem cells that produce blood and immune system cells, bone marrow is a complicated tissue for people with lupus. Bones are vital, hardworking parts of the body – they protect organs, provide structure, and enable…
Disability Assistance Tools and Lupus
Disability assistance tools can be a game changer for people with lupus, far beyond crutches, canes, and walkers. People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have many challenges that many other people don’t always understand. When most people think about disabilities,…