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We must diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) soon after symptoms begin. The quicker we treat SLE, the less likely it is to cause organ damage. We are also less likely to have to use steroids, like prednisone, which cause side …
Lupus patients can have dry mouth, eyes, and skin. Most of the time, this is due to having an additional systemic autoimmune disease called Sjogren’s disease. These symptoms can lead to discomfort, infections, vision problems, and poor quality of life. …
A review in the British Medical Journal discussed the recent studies showing more live births in lupus patients who continued Benlysta during pregnancy, fewer lupus flares, and no increase in birth defects compared …
Goebel A, Krock E, Gentry C, Israel MR, Jurczak A, Urbina CM, Sandor K, Vastani N, Maurer M, Cuhadar U, Sensi S, Nomura Y, Menezes J, Baharpoor A, Brieskorn …
A lupus patient at Kelli Roseta’s “More Than Lupus” asks the question ” … is it safe to receive Botox or filler injections if you have lupus?” Thanks for posting this, More Than Lupus.
My answer regarding …
They all are woven into the story of the Beatles’ famous song: Lucy in the Sky …
Living and coping with the challenges of lupus can be daunting. It creates challenges that are unpredictable. These challenges can include pain, fatigue, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, and many …
An Epstein Barr virus (EBV) vaccine to prevent lupus? EBV infection may be a common trigger, causing the onset of diseases like lupus. This list includes disorders such as:
This blog post will give advice on how to prevent lupus and other autoimmune diseases. I will first describe the results of a 2021 Harvard research study called the VITAL Study that showed that vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid …
Unfortunately, dry, itchy skin is a common problem in lupus patients. Most patients try everything they think may help, like using soaps like Dove (which is usually bad for lupus patients). They find themselves miserable from the itching, thinking that …
I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.
Dr. Don Thomas also enjoys educating and empowering doctors, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and patients.
