Living with Lupus
Lupus Self-Management and Communication Strategies
An essential part of successful self-management (the management of one’s own condition...
Q&A Forum: Self-Management & Accountability
With many Lupus Warriors avoiding in-office doctors visits due to COVID-19 concerns,...
Social Media, Chronic Diseases, and Lupus
Social media can be a great tool for learning about lupus and connecting with other Lupus Warriors. But, there can be pitfalls with using the tech. We humans are social animals, and we like to connect with each other. The most popular apps in the world...
Vitamin C, the Immune System, and Lupus
Vitamin C has many vital functions in the body, but how does it effect Lupus Warriors? How much vitamin C should one take? There is an ongoing debate whether or not vitamin c is a prophylaxis against the flu and the common cold. This essential nutrient, though, is vital in...
Steroid Tapering, Health Benefits, & Lupus
The best daily steroid dose for lupus can change. Strategic dosing is an important part of managing lupus. A new study shows that successful steroid tapering of prednisone has increased since 2000. During a lupus flare, you want to feel better. But, the strategies that work to get...
Lupus Type 1 and Type 2: Symptoms and Treatment Distinctions
When considering treatment options for Lupus Warriors, clinicians should focus on key symptoms. These symptom groups, coined Type 1 and Type 2, manifest from different biological activity. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, is the most common type of lupus. SLE is usually what people mean when...
Immunosuppressive Drugs: Strategies for Staying Healthy
Immunosuppressive drugs reduce the activity of the immune system. They are vital for controlling severe cases of lupus that do not respond to other medications. But, they also leave the body susceptible to infection. The immune system is a little bit like gate security at a...
The Weather and Lupus Symptoms
The old myth of achy joints predicting the weather? More true than we know. Changes in the atmosphere can trigger symptoms and flares for people with rheumatic diseases, including lupus. Both studies and patients report that the weather and atmospheric conditions can have an...
Q&A Forum: Social Media & Lupus
Current world events have led to more isolation and less social interaction. Tools like social media have become a powerful source of information, research, and communication, especially as a way to learn more about health and wellness. Check out this month's Q&A Forum! Social media has become an integral...
Protect Yourself: Preventing Infection & Lupus
A suppressed immune system can leave you vulnerable to infection – but there are many ways to protect yourself. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system - which is supposed to protect the body from disease - is turned against it instead....
Celiac Disease, the Immune System, and Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors also have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that manifests as an abnormal sensitivity to gluten. The two diseases can be intertwined – with one’s symptoms affecting the other. Having a sensitivity to gluten is a common experience. Gluten is a protein found...