Lupus in men
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects about nine times more females than males. This means most of the research and literature is geared towards women. This can leave men who have the disease with less ... [... more]
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Donna Talman
Donna Hamil Talman is a psychotherapist with an interest in the mind/body connection that predated her diagnosis with lupus erythematosus, an auto-immune disease which affects many more women than men. Her desire to find a greater meaning in her ... [... more]
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Lupus and pregnancy
Pregnancies in women with the autoimmune disease lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) are considered 'high risk'. Most women with lupus are able to have children, but their pregnancies need careful medical monitoring because of the risk ... [... more]
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Lupus issues - discoid lupus
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition characterised by reddened scaly patches that develop in sun-exposed areas. Other symptoms include chilblains, joint pains and Raynaud's phenomenon (reduced blood flow to extremities ... [... more]
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Lupus explained
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE) is an auto-immune condition that causes various tissues in the body to become inflamed. Lupus is one of a number of auto-immune illnesses, which means that instead of the person's immune system ... [... more]
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Lupus and infections
People with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) are more likely to experience infection and infection-related complications. This is because their immune system is weakened by both the disease and the medications used to treat it. The ... [... more]
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Maureen Pratt
Millions of Americans experience pain every day of their lives, their conditions unalleviated by the myriad medications and treatments available today. Maureen Pratt, who has had lupus for more than a decade, is intimately aware of the toll ... [... more]
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Theresa Foy Digeronimo
Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementar y Solutions Now you can take control of lupus and begin living a healthier, better life-today! This thoughtful, cutting-edge book can help you manage the flare-ups, ... [... more]
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Leif Peterson
Thomas's carefully built life has been shattered. Everywhere he turns, he finds tragedy. After being left at the altar, he retreats to a remote castle in the mountains of Northwest Montana to live with an old college friend dying of lupus. But ... [... more]
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Lupus and medications
Steroids (or corticosteroids) are synthetic hormones that mimic the action of cortisone, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the adrenal glands. These drugs are usually taken in tablet form but may be injected in the case of a particularly ... [... more]
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