How to possibly prevent lupus: A 2021 Harvard study shows...
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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Trauma, PTSD, racism, & other stress may increase getting lupus and having flares. Learn to decrease stress here
Learn top dermatologist tips for dry skin care in this...
SLE patients are at high risk for shingles and should...
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: A study says “Yes!”
How to possibly prevent lupus: A 2021 Harvard study shows promising results
Top Dermatologist Tips For Itchy, Dry Skin in Lupus and Sjögren’s
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
New Research: Antibody Levels After COVID Vaccine on Immunosuppressants
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
Lupus tendonitis (lupus tendinitis), lupus tenosynovitis, and lupus enthesitis: What are they? Jaccoud’s arthropathy due to
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
Lupus Patients Need to Know about a Lupus Nephritis Urine Sample
Lupus Nephritis Urine Samples: What They Tell Us A lupus nephritis urine sample is important for all SLE
Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis: Great results in The Lancet
This article links to the phase III clinical trial results for voclosporin (Lupkynis)
About Energy & Fatigue in Lupus and Sjogren’s in the Video Below
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
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
Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis: Now in a nutshell in this video
Lupus nephritis diagnosis (kidney inflammation) is one of the most common severe complications of lupus. Watch this video and learn more...
Allergies and Itching after COVID vaccine? Announcing Research Here
People with significant allergies and anaphylaxis wonder if they are at risk for allergies and itching after COVID vaccine. Read more...
More COVID-19 deaths in rheumatic diseases: Latest study results
Update 2021: More Covid-19 deaths in rheumatic diseases than in healthy people. Please get your vaccine! Learn more here...,
DHEA and Lupus: Research shows it to be useful and good in some
Learn about DHEA as a treatment for lupus in this article
Immunosuppressants and COVID Vaccine: Fundamentals in the new guidelines
Know what medicines should be stopped when you get a COVID-19 vaccine
Can Lupus Go Into Remission? – Now thrilled to say “Yes!”
Your goal with lupus is to go into remission; read here how!
Rheumatologists: What if hydroxychloroquine eye tests show retinopathy
Do not automatically stop hydroxychloroquine if your eye doctor tells you your patient has HCQ-retinopathy! Heed my practical
COVID Vaccine for Immunocompromised Patients and What Drugs to Stop
The American College of Rheumatology Provides Guidance for stopping drugs to enhance the COVID vaccine for immunocompromised patients
How to Stop Lupus Hair Loss- In the video below:
Learn all about hair loss in lupus and what you can do from Dr. Donald Thomas
Lupus and COVID vaccine: Tested in the clinical trials = safe and effective!
Dr. Thomas answers a question about lupus patients getting the COVID vaccines
Dr. Donald Thomas gets his extra COVID vaccines: It was easy!
Dr. Donald Thomas got his extra COVID vaccines. Please make sure you get yours so we can hopefully stop this pandemic. Read more here...
Super spreader COVID-19: Infections surge big due to this [Updated]
This article talks about people who are "super spreaders" of COVID-19
Can You Have Lupus With a Negative ANA Test? “Yes you can!”
Protect yourself from medical mistakes. Lupus Question of the day … It is not uncommon to ask, “can
How does Hydroxychloroquine work for Lupus (SLE)?
Antimalarial drugs can treat autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, Sjogren’s, and rheumatoid arthritis… Here’s how! (described in
Benlysta approved for lupus nephritis: is it for mild cases?
Lupus Question of The Day: Is Benlysta for mild lupus nephritis? Ask Dr. T question and shortened answer
How the Covid-19 Vaccine Works: amazing!
It is amazing how the COVID-19 vaccine works (the mRNA vaccines, especially) It intrigues me how the COVID-19
Angela Deem of 90-Day Fiancé: The Lupus Encyclopedia
A gift for Christmas 2020, since I’m a 90-Day Fiancé fan. Angela wishes me a Merry Christmas and
Research Results in Dealing with Autoimmune Disease Fatigue Now
Autoimmune disease fatigue is common in lupus, Sjogren's, and rheumatoid arthritis. Learn the science behind it and how to fight it here...
Lupus and Taking Probiotics: Learn the truth here [Updated]
Lupus and taking probiotics: Should you take probiotics if you have lupus, and what are the best probiotics
Lupus and Stress Management: How to lessen stress life
Lupus stress management: Learning how to handle stress may help improve the immune system in people with lupus and other autoimmune diseases.
Covid-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients: Please get your vaccine
Should We be Recommending the COVID-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients?: Yes! What I tell my systemic lupus patients
FDA approves Benlysta for lupus nephritis!
1st drug ever FDA-approved to treat lupus nephritis Historic mile-stone! December 16, 2020: The FDA approved on
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