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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…
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Lupus
This simple blood test doesn’t require a machine – only an hour of waiting on the lab tech’s part. But it can reveal a lot about inflammation in your body, and can help you get closer to a lupus diagnosis.…
Anticoagulants and Lupus
Anticoagulants are an important tool for maintaining heart, lung, and brain health for people with lupus. Blood clots are a major issue for people with lupus. People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risks of strokes, heart attacks,…
The History of Lupus
Lupus has a long history of being misunderstood. However, here in the 21st century, we can finally do something about it! Lupus is a difficult disease to research and understand, and it is still heavily misunderstood. What we do know…
Q&A Forum: Virtual Reality for Pain Relief?
Can virtual reality be used to treat lupus and lupus pain? Recent studies show optimistic results, so we asked our forum members on their thoughts! Virtual reality has been used to encourage exercise, relieve boredom, train new skills, interact with…
Swimming, Sun, and Lupus
Summer brings with it many fun activities for people with lupus, including swimming, that may have health benefits. However, it also has its challenges. Summer is a mixed bag for people with lupus! Summer trips mean travelling, and travelling with…
Virtual Reality, Pain Relief, and Lupus
Can virtual reality be used to treat lupus and lupus pain? The answer is yes! Virtual reality is incredible! VR headsets can bring people into in-depth virtual worlds with beautiful graphics, audio and music that can come from anywhere in…
Positive Affirmations and Lupus
Positive affirmations and positive thinking are two powerful strategies that can help Lupus Warriors improve self esteem, manage stress, & get motivated to take on challenges. Staying positive and motivated when dealing with lupus and its myriad symptoms isn’t easy.…
Selenium and Lupus
Selenium is an incredibly important trace element essential to human health, found in the diet and stored in muscle tissue for later use. Selenium is used by the body in over 25 different proteins essential to human health. These proteins…