Diagnosis
Serositis and Lupus
What is it: Serositis and Lupus Serositis is a serious symptom of lupus that requires...
AI, Machine-Based Learning Software, and Lupus
Will artificial intelligence help us better understand lupus? The answer is yes,...
Infectious Processes and Lupus
Infections from pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi are a major issue for people with lupus. They may even serve as a catalyst for symptoms of autoimmunity. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, is a chronic autoimmune disease with a wide range of symptoms --...
Hearing Loss, Ear Health, and Lupus
What's that? Hearing loss and other aural phenomenon may impact around 30% of people living with lupus. “Autoimmune inner-ear disease” (AIED) was first described by Brian McCabe in his landmark 1979 paper. McCabe reported on 18 patients whose lupus symptoms included...
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Tests and Lupus
A complete blood count (CBC) can give you and your lupus treatment team a birds-eye view of your bloodstream & overall health. And the experts agree, CBC tests should be a regular part of your physical exam. They can even be used to help...
C-Reactive Protein Complement Test and Lupus
C-Reactive protein including C3, C4, and CH50 are heavily involved in immune system function and lupus. Testing for these proteins can even help make a definitive diagnosis. Imagine a series of dominos, lined up in a row. Except, in this case, when the last domino falls, it...
Why Doctors Misdiagnose Lupus (& What You Can Do!)
It's common for clinicians to misdiagnose lupus or suggest that symptoms are a result of stress. 68% of Lupus Warriors had to see 3 or more doctors before being diagnosed. All types of lupus including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
Lupus Diagnosis: Connecting the Dots
Known as "The Great Imitator," getting a lupus diagnosis can be frustrating. It involves reviewing laboratory tests, symptoms, and family history. When you're not feeling well, you want to know what the cause is. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the lupus diasgnosis process to take months or years...
Tracking Lupus Symptoms and Treatments
It can be hard enough to remember what you ate for lunch yesterday. Relying on memory for tracking lupus isn't enough. Keeping track diligently of lupus symptoms, flares, and treatments are a crucial part of finding out what is working for you -- and just as importantly, what isn't working....
Share Your Story: Sandra’s Diagnosis
Welcome to Share Your Story -- Where Lupus Warriors tell their own stories, in their own words. Editor's note: Share Your Story is a new segment where anyone can write personal pieces that will be published anonymously on LupusCorner. If you are interested in contributing to Share Your Story, please send...
Lupus Nephritis: 6 Classes of Kidney Disease
Caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis is a serious, and relatively common, kidney disorder. In September, Selena Gomez shared with her fans via Instagram that she had received a kidney transplant due to complications of lupus. The two kidneys are the primary members of the renal system in the...