Articles related to "Sle"
Systemic Lupus Advances
With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.
sle • systemic lupus erythematosus • lupus • lupus disorders • autoimmune
With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.
sle • systemic lupus erythematosus • lupus • lupus disorders • autoimmune
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Various (some preventable) symptoms and complications and their initial presentation in patients with lupus are associated with different degrees of mortality.
systemic lupus erythematosus • sle • sle mortality • sle complications • lupus nephritis
Various (some preventable) symptoms and complications and their initial presentation in patients with lupus are associated with different degrees of mortality.
systemic lupus erythematosus • sle • sle mortality • sle complications • lupus nephritis
Lupus Overlap Syndromes
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) belongs to a family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders with features that often overlap.
systemic • lupus • erythematosus • sle • systemic lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) belongs to a family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders with features that often overlap.
systemic • lupus • erythematosus • sle • systemic 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 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.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • discoid • autoimmune
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.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • discoid • autoimmune
Drug Related Lupus
This article describes drug-related lupus (DRL) and explains how it is differentiated from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
drug • lupus • arthritis • arthralgia • drug related lupus
This article describes drug-related lupus (DRL) and explains how it is differentiated from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
drug • lupus • arthritis • arthralgia • drug related lupus
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
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
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.
discoid lupus rash • syptoms of discoid lupus • what is discoid lupus • discoid lupus treatment • discoid lupus support groups
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.
discoid lupus rash • syptoms of discoid lupus • what is discoid lupus • discoid lupus treatment • discoid lupus support groups
Lung Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The most common of the systemic autoimmune disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is associated with lung disease in more than 50 percent of cases.
lupus lung disease • pleurisy • pleuritis • pneumonitis • pulmonary embolism
The most common of the systemic autoimmune disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is associated with lung disease in more than 50 percent of cases.
lupus lung disease • pleurisy • pleuritis • pneumonitis • pulmonary embolism
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
Autoantibodies in Systemic Lupus
Autoantibodies play a role in disease development in systemic lupus erythematosus. Titers of ds DNA antibodies can be used to diagnose SLE and evaluate disease activity.
ds dna antibodies • antinuclear antibodies • anti-ds dna antibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle
Autoantibodies play a role in disease development in systemic lupus erythematosus. Titers of ds DNA antibodies can be used to diagnose SLE and evaluate disease activity.
ds dna antibodies • antinuclear antibodies • anti-ds dna antibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle
Ayurvedic Treatment for Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which can affect a variety of organs in the body. Ayurvedic texts prescribe palliative measures to treat it.
treatment of sle • treatment of lupus • treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus • ayurveda • treatment of autoimmune disease
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which can affect a variety of organs in the body. Ayurvedic texts prescribe palliative measures to treat it.
treatment of sle • treatment of lupus • treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus • ayurveda • treatment of autoimmune disease
Diet and Lifestyle in Lupus
In the last few years, the effects of diet and lifestyle in autoimmune disorders have been studied intensively. Read on to learn how simple changes can help.
lupus diet • lupus dietary recommendations • lupus lifestyle • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle
In the last few years, the effects of diet and lifestyle in autoimmune disorders have been studied intensively. Read on to learn how simple changes can help.
lupus diet • lupus dietary recommendations • lupus lifestyle • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle
Fibromyalgia: The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind (continued)
The conclusion to the compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin p. white • rheumatologist
The conclusion to the compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin p. white • rheumatologist
Fibromyalgia: The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind (continued)
The conclusion to the compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin p. white • rheumatologist
The conclusion to the compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin p. white • rheumatologist
Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from mild hypertension to renal failure that can occur in patients with systemic lupus and related disorders.
lupus • nephritis • lupus nephritis • systemic lupus erythematosus • glomerulonephritis
Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from mild hypertension to renal failure that can occur in patients with systemic lupus and related disorders.
lupus • nephritis • lupus nephritis • systemic lupus erythematosus • glomerulonephritis
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
Antinuclear Antibody Test
The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.
antinuclear antibody • ana test • autoantibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • autoimmune disease
The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.
antinuclear antibody • ana test • autoantibodies • systemic lupus erythematosus • autoimmune disease
Fibromyalgia: The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin white
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • dr. kevin white
Fibromyalgia: The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • fibro • dr. kevin white
A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.
fibromyalgia • fms • fm • fibro • dr. kevin white
Adult Stem Cells
Free from the controversy associated with embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells are readily available and show benefits for autoimmune disorders and various cancers.
stem cells • autoimmune diseases • behcet's disease • multiple sclerosis • sle
Free from the controversy associated with embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells are readily available and show benefits for autoimmune disorders and various cancers.
stem cells • autoimmune diseases • behcet's disease • multiple sclerosis • sle
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
Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
This article describes the bullous skin disorders, which may occur alone or in people with other autoimmune disorders and occasionally in pregnancy.
bullous • blisters • sores • oral • skin blisters
This article describes the bullous skin disorders, which may occur alone or in people with other autoimmune disorders and occasionally in pregnancy.
bullous • blisters • sores • oral • skin blisters
Complement Deficiencies
Complement deficiencies can contribute to recurrent infection and they can contribute to autoimmune disease development, particularly immune complex disorders.
complement deficiency • complement diseases • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle • c1
Complement deficiencies can contribute to recurrent infection and they can contribute to autoimmune disease development, particularly immune complex disorders.
complement deficiency • complement diseases • systemic lupus erythematosus • sle • c1
Connective Tissue Disorders
The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.
connective tissue • autoimmune connective tissue disorders • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • undiffentiated connective tissue disorder
The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.
connective tissue • autoimmune connective tissue disorders • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • undiffentiated connective tissue disorder
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
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?
lupus • sle • connective tissue • autoimmune • disease
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?
lupus • sle • connective tissue • autoimmune • disease
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
Supplements in Lupus
Dietary supplements are used to correct nutrient deficiencies, enhance the immune system and general health, and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease.
lupus • sle • dietary supplements • supplements autoimmune • autoimmune
Dietary supplements are used to correct nutrient deficiencies, enhance the immune system and general health, and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease.
lupus • sle • dietary supplements • supplements autoimmune • autoimmune
Understanding Transverse Myelitis
Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
transverse myelitis • multiple sclerosis • autoimmune disease • neurological disorder • spinal cord
Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
transverse myelitis • multiple sclerosis • autoimmune disease • neurological disorder • spinal cord
Vasculitis Update
Vasculitis includes more than 20 organ specific and systemic disorders that cause inflammation in the veins and arteries as well as the organs that these vessels supply.
vasculitis • angiitis • arteritis • temporal arteritis • autoimmune
Vasculitis includes more than 20 organ specific and systemic disorders that cause inflammation in the veins and arteries as well as the organs that these vessels supply.
vasculitis • angiitis • arteritis • temporal arteritis • autoimmune
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct syndrome with features of arthritis, lupus, poymyositis and scleroderma that can progress to lupus or scleroderma.
mixed connective tissue disease • mctd • connective tissue disease • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct syndrome with features of arthritis, lupus, poymyositis and scleroderma that can progress to lupus or scleroderma.
mixed connective tissue disease • mctd • connective tissue disease • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
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
"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
"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
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!
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • discoid • malar
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!
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • discoid • malar
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
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!
lupus • sle • depression • chronic illness • chronic pain
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!
lupus • sle • depression • chronic illness • chronic pain
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
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!
lupus • sle • drugs • medicine • medication
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
lupus • sle • drugs • medicine • medication
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.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • connective tissue • rheumatoid
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.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • connective tissue • rheumatoid
Life Lines
A look backwards to a lifeline for the future.
lupus • sle • disease • condition • illness
A look backwards to a lifeline for the future.
lupus • sle • disease • condition • illness
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!
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • rheumatoid
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!
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • rheumatoid
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?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • rheumatoid
African-Americans run a higher risk of developing lupus than do others. What do you know about spotting the warning signs?
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • rheumatoid
Lupus FAQs
Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about lupus. Got a question? It's probably here!
lupus • sle • autoimmune disease • connective tissue disease • rheumatoid
Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about lupus. Got a question? It's probably here!
lupus • sle • autoimmune disease • connective tissue disease • rheumatoid
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?
sle • lupus • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
One's mental health plays a large part in their physical health. So have you had your "Mental Apple A Day" today?
sle • lupus • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
Pacing Ourselves
Learning how to pace ourselves can make for an enjoyable, flare-free holiday season!
sle • lupus • systemic lupus erythmatosus • flare • autoimmune
Learning how to pace ourselves can make for an enjoyable, flare-free holiday season!
sle • lupus • systemic lupus erythmatosus • flare • autoimmune
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.
pain • management • chronic • medication • medicine
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.
pain • management • chronic • medication • medicine
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