Butterfly Rash (Malar): Telltale Lupus Symptom?
The butterfly rash is a reddish purple facial rash that appears on the faces of...
Sugar & Health Risks for Lupus Warriors: Not So Sweet
Cutting sugar, especially processed sugars and carbohydrates, from your diet can be a challenge....
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction & Chronic Pain
Many Lupus Warriors are familiar with chronic pain -- the kind that lasts for...
Tooth Decay, Dental Caries, and Lupus
Trips to the dentist aren’t really fun. But, they are crucial to...
B-Cell Activating Factor (BAFF) & Lupus
New tests are helping identify specific proteins linked to autoimmune diseases. A...
Affording Medications for Lupus: Programs & Assistance
The pain and fatigue of lupus doesn't just take a toll on your body....
Flare Triggers and Early Lupus Symptoms
Recognizing flare triggers makes it possible to predict changes in lupus disease activity before...
Childhood Lupus (Juvenile-Onset): Symptoms & More
Children are less likely to develop lupus than adults, but young Lupus...
Low-Dose Naltrexone, Receptors, & Lupus
Naltrexone is best known for helping treat drug and alcohol addiction. But,...
Why Doctors Misdiagnose Lupus (& What You Can Do!)
It’s common for clinicians to misdiagnose lupus or suggest that symptoms are...
Spotlight On: Judith James, M.D., Ph.D.
As both a board-certified rheumatologist and internationally-acclaimed researcher, Dr. Judith James has been...
Anxiety, Chronic Stress, and Lupus Symptoms
About 37% of people with lupus have also been diagnosed with anxiety....
The Top Lupus Tip to Share with My Younger Self Is…
Experience: The useful tidbits you learn along the way (but wish you knew from...
Allergies, Immunoglobulin E, & Lupus Symptoms
Spring brings more than warm weather. Flowers, pollen, and insects can add allergies to...
Health Insurance, Getting Coverage, & Lupus
Finding the perfect health insurance plan when living with lupus requires research,...
Oral Ulcers, Mouth Sores, & Lupus
Oral ulcers and mouth sores are a common symptom of lupus, affecting around 50%...