Articles related to "Lupus"
What is Lupus (SLE)?
Lupus is an auto-immune disease which can be known to affect any area within the body.
lupus • sle • understanding lupus • more about lupus • what is lupus?
Lupus is an auto-immune disease which can be known to affect any area within the body.
lupus • sle • understanding lupus • more about lupus • what is lupus?
Lupus Awareness Month 2004!
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • lupus awareness • health care
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • lupus awareness • health care
Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
"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?
lupus • autoimmune • diseases • connective tissue disease • sle
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
lupus • autoimmune • diseases • connective tissue disease • sle
'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.
lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
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.
lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
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.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
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.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
Statins and Autoimmune Diseases
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
What is Lupus?
Details on the signs and symptoms of this autoimmune disease including causes, treatment and dietary advice.
autoimmune disease • lupus • signs and symptoms • dietary advice • causes
Details on the signs and symptoms of this autoimmune disease including causes, treatment and dietary advice.
autoimmune disease • lupus • signs and symptoms • dietary advice • causes
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!
lupus • pain • sle • fibromyalgia • connective tissue disease
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
lupus • pain • sle • fibromyalgia • connective tissue disease
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.
pain • chronic pain • lupus • sle • arthritis
A look into chronic pain, how it affects women, and some methods for getting relief. More links to pain-related sites.
pain • chronic pain • lupus • sle • arthritis
Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • connective tissue
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • connective tissue
Achieving Remission
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Classic Authors: Flannery O'Connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
IC: Related Disorders
IC patients often develop additional chronic conditions.
related • disease • disorder • fibromyalgia • bowel
IC patients often develop additional chronic conditions.
related • disease • disorder • fibromyalgia • bowel
Learn the Value of Just Being
Artsy_Grampa takes you into the world of Being. Learn the "Be Attitudes" he learned from Sean Hogan-Downey, ACSW at the 2nd Annual Lupus Conference in Brighton, MI put on by the Lupus Foundation.
chronic pain • pain • lupus • inspire • happy
Artsy_Grampa takes you into the world of Being. Learn the "Be Attitudes" he learned from Sean Hogan-Downey, ACSW at the 2nd Annual Lupus Conference in Brighton, MI put on by the Lupus Foundation.
chronic pain • pain • lupus • inspire • happy
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Lymphoma in Autoimmune Disease
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
autoimmune • disease • hodgkin • lymphoma • celiac
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
autoimmune • disease • hodgkin • lymphoma • celiac
Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
How to Protect Your Skin
Sunlight exposure is one of the main factors involved in skin disorders. This article will review some common sense precautions, when dealing with the sun's rays.
cancer • safety tips • sunscreen • ultraviolet light • uva
Sunlight exposure is one of the main factors involved in skin disorders. This article will review some common sense precautions, when dealing with the sun's rays.
cancer • safety tips • sunscreen • ultraviolet light • uva
Macho Women
Why isn't "machisma" a real word? Why don't women admit when they need pain relief?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • disease • disorder
Why isn't "machisma" a real word? Why don't women admit when they need pain relief?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • disease • disorder
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
"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.
sle • lupus • fm • fibromyalgia • connective tissue
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.
sle • lupus • fm • fibromyalgia • connective tissue
Antibodies and Autoantibodies
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
Arthritis
Many people from around the world have arthritis. Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis.
arthritis • joint inflammation • pain • stiffness • swelling
Many people from around the world have arthritis. Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis.
arthritis • joint inflammation • pain • stiffness • swelling
Dry Eye Syndrome
Eye dryness is a modern day plague, affecting both vision and appearance. Read on to learn about the causes and the lifestyle changes and medical treatments that help.
eye dryness • dry eye syndrome • dysfunctional tear syndrome • autoimmune disorders • uveitis
Eye dryness is a modern day plague, affecting both vision and appearance. Read on to learn about the causes and the lifestyle changes and medical treatments that help.
eye dryness • dry eye syndrome • dysfunctional tear syndrome • autoimmune disorders • uveitis
Fabulous Fish Oil
Omega-3 in fish oil can improve the quality of life for those with ADHD, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome & cramps, combats heart disease and fights depression
crohn • lupus • atherosclerosis • asthma • colitis
Omega-3 in fish oil can improve the quality of life for those with ADHD, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome & cramps, combats heart disease and fights depression
crohn • lupus • atherosclerosis • asthma • colitis
Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
parvovirus • human parvovirus • human parvovirus b19 • parvovirus b19 • autoimmune
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
parvovirus • human parvovirus • human parvovirus b19 • parvovirus b19 • autoimmune
Infection and Autoimmune Disease
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Introducing the Coping With Hypothyroidism Course
Coping with Hypothyroidism is not always so easy. My course, at Suite University, tries to make it as simple as possible so that you can live well with this chronic condition.
hypothyroidism • coping with hypothyroidism • course • suite 101 • suite university
Coping with Hypothyroidism is not always so easy. My course, at Suite University, tries to make it as simple as possible so that you can live well with this chronic condition.
hypothyroidism • coping with hypothyroidism • course • suite 101 • suite university
Living with Arthritis
Many people from around the world have arthritis. Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis.
arthritis • joint inflammation • pain • stiffness • swelling
Many people from around the world have arthritis. Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis.
arthritis • joint inflammation • pain • stiffness • swelling
Low Libido
Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.
libido • sex drive • autoimmune disease • dhea • hormones
Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.
libido • sex drive • autoimmune disease • dhea • hormones
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
lung disease • autoimmune lung disease • pulmonary fibrosis • lung fibrosis • sarcoidosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
lung disease • autoimmune lung disease • pulmonary fibrosis • lung fibrosis • sarcoidosis
Understanding Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Remission and Flares
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
Blood Clotting Disorders
Once in a while, a person may have a condition where blood clot formation or bleeding occurs easily. What are the various causes of these disorders?
blood clotting disorders • clotting disorders • thrombotic disorders • bleeding disorders • coagulation disorders
Once in a while, a person may have a condition where blood clot formation or bleeding occurs easily. What are the various causes of these disorders?
blood clotting disorders • clotting disorders • thrombotic disorders • bleeding disorders • coagulation disorders
Hair Loss Can be Reversed
Thinning scalp hair may be linked to hormonal imbalance, medication or simply harsh treatment. Fish oils and herbs could help to regain your crowning glory.
alopecia • hair loss • thinning hair • thin hair • thinning scalp hair
Thinning scalp hair may be linked to hormonal imbalance, medication or simply harsh treatment. Fish oils and herbs could help to regain your crowning glory.
alopecia • hair loss • thinning hair • thin hair • thinning scalp hair
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Thalidomide: From Villain to Cancer Fighter
Thalidomide has undergone a remarkable transformation from a notorious cause of birth defects to a potent treatment for many cancers as well as other diseases.
thalidomide • leprosy • autoimmune • rheumatoid arthritis • lupus
Thalidomide has undergone a remarkable transformation from a notorious cause of birth defects to a potent treatment for many cancers as well as other diseases.
thalidomide • leprosy • autoimmune • rheumatoid arthritis • lupus
Autoimmune Connection
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
ANA Patterns
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
autoimmune • antinuclear • antibody • ana • sle
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
autoimmune • antinuclear • antibody • ana • sle
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Autoimmune Infertility
Autoimmune disease is a primary contributing factor in infertility. This article describes this autoimmune connection along with current therapies.
autoimmune • disease • infertility • premature • ovarian
Autoimmune disease is a primary contributing factor in infertility. This article describes this autoimmune connection along with current therapies.
autoimmune • disease • infertility • premature • ovarian
Autoimmune Disease A Leading Cause of Death in Women
The most common cause of thyroid disease is autoimmune. The response of the body's immune system turning on its own cells. Now researchers have concluded that autoimmune disease may be the 8th leading cause of death in women ages 15 to 64.
thyroid • autoimmune disease • cause of death • thyroid disease
The most common cause of thyroid disease is autoimmune. The response of the body's immune system turning on its own cells. Now researchers have concluded that autoimmune disease may be the 8th leading cause of death in women ages 15 to 64.
thyroid • autoimmune disease • cause of death • thyroid disease
As small as this period.
One method of contracting Lyme disease and symptoms of infection.
nymph • tick • spring • symptoms • lyme disease
One method of contracting Lyme disease and symptoms of infection.
nymph • tick • spring • symptoms • lyme disease
Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
The birthplace home of one of Georgia's most celebrated authors is open on weekends for public tours.
mary flannery o’connor • birthplace • savannah
The birthplace home of one of Georgia's most celebrated authors is open on weekends for public tours.
mary flannery o’connor • birthplace • savannah
Wolves the Canine Hunters
Wolves have become an endangered animal due to the anger raged against them for falsely accused crimes and for the pure sport and pleasure. The intelligent breed of canines hunt in groups called packs and have become a nuisance to farmers and cattlemen for the destruction of cattle and livestock.
wolves • wolf • canine • pack • exotic
Wolves have become an endangered animal due to the anger raged against them for falsely accused crimes and for the pure sport and pleasure. The intelligent breed of canines hunt in groups called packs and have become a nuisance to farmers and cattlemen for the destruction of cattle and livestock.
wolves • wolf • canine • pack • exotic
Autoimmune Disease Theories
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system components fail or become imbalanced. Stress, infection, and poor diet can contribute to the disease process.
autoimmune diseases • cytokines • complement components • autoimmune disease theories • inflammation
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system components fail or become imbalanced. Stress, infection, and poor diet can contribute to the disease process.
autoimmune diseases • cytokines • complement components • autoimmune disease theories • inflammation
Understanding Autoantibodies
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
antibody • autoantibody • autoantibodies • autoimmune • immune
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
antibody • autoantibody • autoantibodies • autoimmune • immune
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