Protecting Your Joints When You Have Lupus Arthritis
If you were recently diagnosed with lupus, it can be tough to find reliable, easy-to-understand information. Even if you were diagnosed a while ago, it can be a challenge. Click here, and I will tell you what I would do if I were diagnosed with lupus and give you advice on what you can do to improve your life. The Lupus Encyclopedia has lots of information for new, and not-so-new patients.
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Benlysta safe and effective in pregnancy
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24 cancers occur more commonly in SLE; learn to prevent...
Benlysta During Pregnancy: Safe and Effective [UPDATE MARCH 2023]
Benlysta safe and effective in pregnancy
Methotrexate for lupus: help it work better and prevent side effects
Learn how to help methotrexate work better and safer in this blog
Lupus and Cancer Risk: Learn to Prevent Cancer! [2003]
24 cancers occur more commonly in SLE; learn to prevent them!
Three Potential Book Covers for The Lupus Encyclopedia 2nd Edition
Three Potential Book Covers for The Lupus Encyclopedia 2nd Edition
Top Tips on Taking Hydroxychloroquine for Lupus [Ultimate Guide FEB 2023]
LATEST UPDATE: A nicely done study by Melles RB et al, FEB 2023, Hydroxychloroquine Dose and Risk for
Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? Research suggests “YES!”
Human fibromyalgia antibodies injected into mice causes fibromyalgia symptoms. Possible proof of autoimmunity
Hydroxychloroquine Decreases the Risk of Death
Research shows that taking hydroxychloroquine regularly lowers risk of death by 83%
Do I need a 5th COVID Vaccine AND Evusheld if I have lupus?
Immunocompromised lupus patients should get Evusheld and a 5th COVID vaccine (4 shots for those who got J&J)
Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone Helpful for Lupus [Suggests NIH study]
Lupus Research Article Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-Îł agonist pioglitazone improves vascular and metabolic dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus This
Is it Safe to Receive Botox or Filler Injections For Lupus Patients?
This post answers whether it is safe to get Botox and filler injections when you have lupus
Benlysta for pediatric lupus nephritis: FDA-approved
The 1st drug FDA-approved for children with lupus nephritis is Benlysta; read more here
Itchy skin can be a sign of active lupus – [2022 Update]
Itchy (pruritic) rashes are common in lupus: new research now supports this
Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Due to Proton Pump Inhibitors
Drugs like PPIs can cause subacute cutaneous lupus; learn more on my blog post here
How to Have a Successful Pregnancy with Lupus [2023 Update)
Practical advice on how to have a successful pregnancy when you have lupus
What is Evusheld and Who Should Get Evusheld: Prevent COVID-19 [OCT 2022 Update]
What is Evusheld? It is a treatment to prevent COVID-19 infections. It is not a vaccine. It is
Lupus and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
What do the following have in common? Lupus A drawing by a 3-year-old Julian Lennon Flowers and gardening
Arthritis – “it’s a Pain in the App” [Coping with lupus]
Guest post: One method of coping with the struggles of lupus Living and coping with the challenges of
Saphnelo vs Benlysta? What is the Best Medicine for Lupus? [FEB 2023 Update]
I discuss the pros and cons of Saphnelo vs Benlysta in this blog post
Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine to Prevent Lupus and Other Diseases
An Epstein Barr virus (EBV) vaccine to prevent lupus? EBV infection may be a common trigger, causing the
New Pneumonia, Shingles, and Hepatitis Vaccine Recommendations [2022]
Read the CDC 2022 vaccine recommendation changes for lupus and other immunosuppressed patients
COVID Vaccines, Evusheld & Stopping Drugs for Shots [FEB 2023 Update]
Immunocompromised patients should get a 4th COVID shot: read more here
Childhood Trauma, PTSD, Racism, Stress, and Lupus
Trauma, PTSD, racism, & other stress may increase getting lupus and having flares. Learn to decrease stress here
How to Prevent Lupus & Other Autoimmune Diseases [February 2023 Update]
How to possibly prevent lupus: A 2021 Harvard study shows promising results
Top Dermatologist Tips For Itchy, Dry Skin in Lupus and Sjögren’s [JAN 2023 Update]
Learn top dermatologist tips for dry skin care in this blog post
Lupus and Vaccines: Shingles, Shingrix, and Zostavax
SLE patients are at high risk for shingles and should get the Shingrix vaccine
Antibody Levels After COVID Vaccine
Antibody Levels After COVID Vaccine in People on Immunosuppressant Drugs. Some drugs suppress response a lot more than others...
Lupus Tendonitis: A Common Cause of Pain in Lupus Patients
https://www.lupusencyclopedia.com/book-photos/#tendon Lupus tendonitis (lupus tendinitis), lupus tenosynovitis, and lupus enthesitis: What are they? Â Â Jaccoud’s arthropathy due
Immunosuppressed Patients Respond to Booster Shots: Hope for a COVID Booster Vaccine for Lupus and Other Autoimmune Disease Patients? [Updated 8/12/21]
Will a COVID Booster Vaccine for Lupus Patients Increase Response Rates? We do not know, yet. However,
Anifrolumab FDA approval to treat systemic lupus [Saphnelo]
Anifrolumab FDA Approval to Treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) AstraZeneca announced its anifrolumab FDA approval on 8/2/2021. In
Now Research Shows: Lupus tendinitis, common cause of lupus pain
Jaccoud’s arthropathy due to lupus tendinitis (lupus tendonitis) and lupus tenosynovitis What is lupus tendinitis (also spelled lupus
Benlysta Reviews: Learn the amazing truth on how it works
Dr. Donald Thomas describes in easy to understand language how Benlysta works on the immune system to help people who have lupus.
Make sure your urine sample is optimal when you have lupus
Why do lupus patients need to give a clean catch urine sample every 3 months? Doing a clean
“Do I need a mask after vaccination?” Now here is the truth
Please continue to protect yourself as you did before if you have lupus or another systemic autoimmune disease
Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines: How Effective is One COVID shot?
CDC Study answers this question Please get your COVID-19 vaccine! We all would like life to go back
What to Know about a Lupus Nephritis Urine Sample [2022]
Learn about why it is important lupus patients give a urine sample every 3 months
Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis: Great results in The Lancet
This article links to the phase III clinical trial results for voclosporin (Lupkynis)
Fatigue in Lupus and Sjogren’s [February 2023 Update]
Learn bout Energy & Fatigue in Lupus and Sjogren's in this video by the Sjogren's Foundation and Dr. Donald Thomas. Learn more here...
Lupkynis vs Benlysta for Lupus Nephritis: Dr. Thomas Has His Verdict!
Which is better for lupus nephritis? ​Here is my answer! Which is better for lupus nephritis? Benlysta or
Chromatin antibody: Make sure you know your labs
If you have lupus, get copies of your labs every doctor's visit. If you are positive for chromatin antibody, learn about it here...
Colossal Shortage of Rheumatologists is Here: Panic?
It is getting harder to get an appointment with a rheumatologist if you have lupus due to the shortage of rheumatologists. Learn more here...
CBD for Lupus: Look here for the best advice [2023 Update]
Should patients use medical marijuana or CBD for lupus? Here are the facts regarding research, use, dosing, and side effects.
Saphnelo: New FDA-approved drug for lupus?
A potential new drug for lupus–​here are some early facts UPDATE: Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) was FDA-approved on August 2,
COVID Vaccine and Lupus: Join in a Research Study Now to See if it Worked
The NIH is studying how the COVID vaccine and lupus interact. Please consider participating in this important research. We need volunteers.
Can Discoid Lupus Turn into Systemic?- “Sure” Now more about the truth
Can Discoid Lupus Turn into Systemic?- Learn more in this article. Practice "The Lupus Secrets" to lower the chances
Intravenous Immunoglobulin: IVIG for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A drug made from up to 100,000 healthy volunteers! Intravenous (IV) means getting a medicine delivered into your
Johns Hopkins Lupus Center Reviews: 2025 Sunspots & Milder Lupus?
Johns Hopkins Lupus Center Reviews: Could sunspots in 2025 lead to milder lupus? 2014 photo by NASA showing
Provocative Advice: Lupus Patients need COVID Vaccines [2021]
Two renowned lupus experts state that lupus patients need COVID vaccines. Read this short article to learn the reasons why...
Melatonin For Lupus May be Good Per the Best Medical Evidence [NEW!]
Melatonin For Lupus: What does the Research Show? (Updated August 2021) Why do people think
The Anti-SSA Test (also called anti-Ro): Know Your Lupus Labs
What is the anti-SSA test? What the lab technician sees under the microscope when testing a patient for
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