Lupus Symptoms
Retinal Vasculitis, Nerve Damage and Lupus
Over 28% of people with lupus have eye symptoms, an issue that is not...
Inflammation-Related Anemia & Lupus
Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with lupus may...
Itchy Skin, Hives, & Rashes with Lupus
Rashes and lesions are common symptoms of lupus. Itchy skin can be more than an inconvenience -- it can be in indicator of changes in disease activity. The American College of Rheumatology uses an 11-item classification index to monitor lupus disease involvement. 4 of the 11 items relate to the skin.[thb_gap...
Lower Back Pain, Chronic Inflammation, & Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors, particularly people with nephritis, struggle with constant aches & lower back pain. A number of tests can help identify the cause. From constant, dull pains to sharp pangs, back pain is the worst. It can immobilize you and have you stuck on the couch or the floor. It’s...
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...
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...
Humidity and Lupus
Seasonal temperature changes add to the challenges of life with lupus. Humidity plays a roll -- and it makes hot summer days feel even hotter. Lupus is notoriously challenging to manage. It can seem like almost anything can trigger a flare - as if...
Cognitive Development of Children and Lupus
Inflammation and medications can have profound impact on tissues within the body. But, can they impact the cognitive development of children in utero? New research identified no major harmful effects on children's nuerocognitive development. For Lupus Warriors considering becoming pregnant, the health and safety of their future child...
Fatigue and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Lupus
Fatigue is a well-known symptom of lupus. Neurological symptoms, though also common, are less discussed. Now, new research is identifying links between the two. Neurological symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are not uncommon. These symptoms include: Brain fog
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...
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...