Lupus
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The Cop's Daughter
A New York Detective's daughter looks at the events of 9/11.
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"Holy-Smokes-I-Forgot-It's-Lent!" Emergency Tuna Casserole
It's Springtime! It's Lent! UH-OH....It's Friday!! Better put that pot roast back in the fridge and whip up this speedy classic!
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Life Lines
A look backwards to a lifeline for the future.
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Macho Women
Why isn't "machisma" a real word? Why don't women admit when they need pain relief?
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Lupus Awareness Month 2004!
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
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'Tis The Season!
The little things that we all can do can add up to great things. Please help us get the word out, raise awareness and understanding, and eventually, find a cure for lupus.
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Pain Medications
Pain management is a major component of dealing with a connective tissue illness like lupus. Pain is a pervasive, chronic, sometimes overwhelming aspect of our lives. It’s every day, sometimes every minute, and we cannot ever take the absence of pain for granted.
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Lupie Mailbox
For my first article back, I thought that I’d answer a few of the questions from your recent emails. Who knows? Maybe your question is here!
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Fatigue In Lupus
Fatigue can be an almost unbearable burden to a lupie. Add to that the stresses of the holiday season and you're courting disaster. So what's a lupie to do?
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The Joys of Joy
While it make take more energy to find the positives and the joys in our lives, it's an investment that pays off handsomely, both mentally and physically!
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Lupus Self-Awareness
October is National Lupus Awareness Month! Are you aware of all the resources available to lupies? If not, come find out the latest!
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How Do You Feel?
It seems like an innocuous little question, doesn't it? But to a lupie, it can open the door into many more questions that only we can answer.
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Steroids...Love 'em, Hate 'em!
If there’s one certainty about having lupus (You mean there is one?) it’s that at some point you’ll probably have to go on corticosteroid therapy, even if it’s only temporary. Whether you love them or hate them, (probably a little of both) you should know more about them and how they affect both lupus and the lupus patient.
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Hanging In There
Karyn's back, with all-new information to help you deal with a universe that seems out to get you, or, "How to cope with Karmic Insufficiency"!
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Second-Hand Healing
When a child has a parent with a chronic illness, the patient isn't the only one who needs healing!
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Lupus and African-Americans
African-Americans run a higher risk of developing lupus than do others. What do you know about spotting the warning signs?
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Gifts That Keep On Giving
Are you a lupie with shopping dilemmas? Stumped over what to get the lupie in your life? Fear not! Here are some great ideas to un-baffle you this year!
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Optimising Your Mental Health
One's mental health plays a large part in their physical health. So have you had your "Mental Apple A Day" today?
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Holiday Shortcuts
Spend your energy on enjoying the holidays, not recovering from them!
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Angry Days
Here's a good piece of advice - Be careful of asking a lupie "How are you?" Even if you don't get caught listening to someone's life story, the answer can vary more than Madonna's hair color!
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Things To Avoid
We hear plenty about what we're supposed to include in our lives, diets, etc. What about what we shouldn't include? Could these things be making you ill when you don't even realise it?
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Lupus Stats
October is Lupus Awareness Month. Here are some facts and figures about just how pervasive a problem lupus is, to help you arm yourself with information.
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Dealing With Stress
Tips on dealing with stress and the events of September 11, 2001.
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Kidney Dysfunction in Lupus
The kidneys and renal system are frequent targets of lupus. What are the early symptoms of a possible problem? What treatments are now available? What can I do to optimize my kidney health?
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The 'Big, Bad' Wolf
Having trouble keeping fit? Is lupus making it hard for you to maintain a healthy body? Don't let the "Big, Bad Wolf" get you down!
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Discoid Lupus: Symptoms, Diagnosing, Treatment and Support
Discoid lupus is a form of lupus that affects only the skin, not the internal tissues and organs. Since it's not as malignant as SLE, it's frequently overlooked and more information is needed for those who suffer from this form of lupus.
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Summer With Flair, Not Flare!
Summer is almost here! Here are some tricks and tips to make your summer a fun and flare-free time!
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Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
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Social Security Options
Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits can be scary and confusing. Read about the process, learn who to contact and get some tips to help make this red-tape-laden job a little easier!
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Walking Your Wolf: Traveling With Lupus
Think that lupies can't "get away from it all"? Think again!
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How The 'Net Has Affected Healthcare
The Internet has exploded! This has affected healthcare, patients' lives and how we view the family doctor. How? Come and see!
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Pacing Ourselves
Learning how to pace ourselves can make for an enjoyable, flare-free holiday season!
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Sex and Lupus
Is it possible for a lupie to have a normal, healthy sex life? Oh, Yes!
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"For All Appearances"
This heartfelt essay is by another lupie friend. Her words touched me deeply, and I think that most of us can relate to them. Sometimes, appearances can guide you to what's going on inside a person. Sometimes, we have to look harder to find the beauty that we all possess.
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Famous Lupies
October is Lupus Awareness Month! Here's a look at some extraordinary lupies who overcame the odds, and joined the ranks of the great!
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Dealing With Symptoms
Even the most "minor" symptoms can be debilitating if there's no relief or respite from them. Here's some information (and helpful tips!) on the more common symptoms of lupus.
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"I Have To Go To The Hospital?"
It's something that every lupie must face the possibility of: Hospitalization. There are many reasons why hospitalization is sometimes a necessary experience, so let's look at some of them, along with common tests, procedures and what you need to know to make your stay in "The Big House" more comfortable and safe!
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Alternative Therapies, Part II
Part 2 of a series looking at the new/old remedies being used today to treat different illnesses and diseases, including lupus!
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Alternative Therapies
Some alternative therapies and treatments have become very popular with lupies. Let's take a look at some of the new/old remedies used today.
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Lupus FAQs
Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about lupus. Got a question? It's probably here!
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Body Image and Lupus
How we view our bodies affects how we act, how we deal with events and people in our everyday lives, our self-esteem, and our self-respect. How does lupus affect our body image? Come and see!
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Testing...Testing....1,2,3
Lupus patients have more than their fair share of medical tests. Here are a few of the most common, and what the results may mean.
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"Why Won't My Doctor Believe Me?"
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
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The Importance of Support
A support system for the lupus patient is not a luxury...It's a necessity!
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Depression and Lupus
Lupus can affect the body physically, draining it of energy. Depression on top of lupus drains the mind and soul--it's an often-overlooked symptom. Here's how to deal with depression, whether it's yours, or a loved one's!
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Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part II)
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
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Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part I)
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
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Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
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Chronic Pain in Lupus
A look into chronic pain, how it affects women, and some methods for getting relief. More links to pain-related sites.
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Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
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