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Lupus Symptoms

Humidity and Lupus

Lupus Symptoms

Lower Back Pain, Chronic Inflammation, & Lupus

Many Lupus Warriors, particularly people with nephritis, struggle with constant aches & lower back...

Research

Unique Oral Bacteria in Lupus

The microbiome – the bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that naturally live in...

Lupus Symptoms

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...

Living with Lupus

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 where they help break down...

Lupus Symptoms

T Cells, the Immune System, and Lupus

T cells are important components of the immune system, but also of autoimmune disease. Regulating T cells is a potential key to reducing symptoms of lupus. T cells are a special type of white blood cell that come from the thymus known as a lymphocyte. White blood...

Lupus Symptoms

Xerostomia, Dry Mouth, and Lupus

Many people with lupus experience abnormally dry mouths, and this symptom is more than just uncomfortable – it can make other symptoms worse or hint at deeper issues. Dry mouth is the feeling of stickiness or dryness that is common for people with lupus. Approximately 79-80% (48) of...

Living with Lupus

Brain Symptoms, Brain Fog, and Lupus

Brain symptoms are the least acknowledged and most misunderstood symptoms of lupus. But over 50% of patients experience some sort of brain symptom in the course of their disease. Neuropsychiatric symptoms happen when lupus affects the brain, spinal cord, or any of the other...

Day-to-Day Living

Skin Bacteria, Infections, and Lupus Flares

Skin Bacteria, Infections, and Lupus Flares: What’s the Relationship? Lupus disrupts the microbes on the skin and makes people with lupus more vulnerable to skin infections, which can cause flares. We are not alone in our bodies: an entire world of microorganisms lives on our skin and inside our...

Living with Lupus

Seizures and Lupus

People with lupus sometimes experience seizures – ranging from mild to severe in intensity - as a part of their symptoms. How common are seizures for people with lupus? Seizures are a relatively common experience for Lupus Warriors. Though, prevalence studies have been limited due to small sample sizes. A...

Living with Lupus

Moon Face, Facial Swelling, and Lupus

Moon face is a colloquial name for extreme facial swelling. It is a common side effect of certain lupus medications, especially prednisone. We humans are visual creatures. Our face is deeply linked to our identity. Moon face, a swelling or rounding of the face, can have an intense impact on...

Living with Lupus

Skin Health and Lupus

Rashes, ulcers, hyperpigmentation (darker spots on skin) and alopecia (hair loss) are all visible symptoms of Lupus. In fact, 70-80% of people with Lupus experience some sort of skin reaction at some point.  "This article is a featured contribution from Tanya Freirich. Tanya Freirich, MS RDN LDN...