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Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, can affect individuals in diverse and unpredictable ways. While it's a condition often associated with...
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can affect various parts of...
Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, can impact various aspects of...
Effects of lupus on the body
Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, can affect individuals in diverse and unpredictable ways. While it’s a condition often
Early Signs of Lupus in Females
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can affect individuals of all genders, but it predominantly impacts women. Early detection
Lupus Stomach Medications: Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can affect various parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Gastrointestinal
Heparin versus Warfarin for Lupus
Lupus, a complex autoimmune disease, can impact various aspects of health, including blood clotting. Doctors commonly use anticoagulant
Lupus and Purple Spots on Skin
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple systems in the body, including the skin. Purple spots
Managing Bone Health With Bisphosphonate Drugs
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the bones. Individuals with
How to Diagnose Lupus: 10 Symptoms
Lupus is a challenging autoimmune disease that can appear differently in each individual. Early diagnosis is crucial for
The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2: Now Available!
The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Health Care Providers is now available at
Lupus Mottled Skin and the Symptoms
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, including the skin. Among the
Bisphosphonate Drugs and Lupus
Contents General Introduction about Bisphosphonate Drugs and Lupus Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, affects multiple organs and systems
Sea Moss as a Lupus Prebiotic
Patients ask about Sea Moss as a Lupus Prebiotic: Sea moss was never on my radar until the
The Best Soap for Lupus Patients
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, causing sensitivity and increased vulnerability to irritants.
Lupus Fog Treatment? Vitamin Improves Memory in Research
Vitamin improves memory as a possible lupus fog treatment
Lupus in Women: From Puberty to Menopause
Lupus in women occurs much more often than in men. There are many reasons this occurs. Also, lupus
Botox Injections and Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause a range of
Weight Loss & Exercise in Lupus: the science & patient view
The video provided below offers valuable insights into practical information regarding weight management and exercise for individuals with
Lupus and High White Blood Cells in Urine
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and systems in the body. One of
Lupus and Thyroid Medications
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs.
Lupus and Hives
Lupus can cause hives. Here is advice on lupus and hives.
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! [2023]
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 AUG 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
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? [JUN 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 [JUN 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
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
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