Q&A Forum: Environment, Weather, & Lupus Symptoms
The environment can have an immense impact on your lupus symptoms. Factors, such as...
Humidity and Lupus
Seasonal temperature changes add to the challenges of life with lupus. Humidity...
Interleukins, Messenger Molecules, and Lupus
Interleukins are important messenger molecules in the immune system and many of them are...
What Not to Say to Someone With Lupus
Lupus warriors know all too well that words can hurt just as...
Minority Populations, Genetic Factors, and Higher Risk of Lupus
Inequalities in treatment, care, and environment make minority populations more likely to have severe...
Lower Back Pain, Chronic Inflammation, & Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors, particularly people with nephritis, struggle with constant aches & lower back...
Measuring Lupus Disease Activity Over Time
Some say that the only thing constant is change. This can feel especially true...
Unique Oral Bacteria in Lupus
The microbiome – the bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that naturally live in...
Societal Expectations and Lupus
People with lupus often find it hard to live up to many...
The Skin Microbiome and Lupus
The microorganisms on the skin, known as the skin microbiome, effects the...
What You Need to Know About Neuropsychiatric Lupus
From fatigue to depression to psychosis, neuropsychiatric symptoms are both a common...
Over the Counter Medications, Interactions, and Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors rely on over the counter medications to control their symptoms, but...
What is Autoimmune Hypophysitis?
Autoimmune hypophysitis is a chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland that can...
Mindfulness and Lupus by Dr. Donald Thomas
The light bulb moment for a rheumatologist. This is a contributor article by Dr. Donald...
Bone Marrow Therapy and Lupus
As the home of the stem cells that produce blood and immune system cells,...