Articles related to "Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus"



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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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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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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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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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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Pacing Ourselves
Learning how to pace ourselves can make for an enjoyable, flare-free holiday season!
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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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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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"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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Dealing With Stress
Tips on dealing with stress and the events of September 11, 2001.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lupus Awareness Month 2004!
October 2004...Will this be the year you help save someone's life?
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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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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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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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Macho Women
Why isn't "machisma" a real word? Why don't women admit when they need pain relief?
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Sex and Lupus
Is it possible for a lupie to have a normal, healthy sex life? Oh, <b>Yes!</b>
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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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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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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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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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Walking Your Wolf: Traveling With Lupus
Think that lupies can't "get away from it all"? Think again!
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New Lupus Drug
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can anticipate new treatment made possible by promising research in the field of biotechnology.
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Life Lines
A look backwards to a lifeline for the future.
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