Lupus Encyclopedia: The Book

Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots in Lupus

June 24, 2026

People with lupus face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots, compared to the general population. These complications often result from the inflammation and immune system abnormalities that define lupus. Additionally, lupus-related conditions …

Lupus in Children and Adolescents

March 25, 2026

Lupus in children and adolescents, known as childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE), is a complex autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and systems. While lupus can develop at any age, its presentation in younger patients tends to be more severe …

Lupus and The Endocrine System

January 21, 2025

Lupus, a complex autoimmune condition, impacts various systems in the body, including the endocrine system. The endocrine system plays a vital role in regulating hormones, which are crucial for maintaining balance in the body’s functions. Understanding the connection between lupus …

Lupus and The Digestive System

December 18, 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that can affect nearly every organ in the body. While lupus is often associated with joint pain, skin rashes, and fatigue, it can also impact the digestive system…

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Lupus and The Exocrine Gland System: Sjögren’s Disease [Mar ’25 Update]

November 22, 2024

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. …

Lupus and the Urinary System [March 2025 Update]

July 16, 2024

Kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis) occurs in around 45% of people who have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Therefore, lupus effects on the urinary system, particularly the kidneys is very important. This article explores the relationship between lupus and the urinary system. …

Lupus, the Heart and Blood Vessels [March 2025 Update]

June 26, 2024

Lupus can significantly impact the heart and blood vessels, known as the cardiovascular system. This article goes into detail about some of the problems that can occur in the cardiovascular system of lupus patients.

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Increase Energy with Lupus ([February 2025 Update]

December 21, 2023

Did you know that energy loss is the most common disabling problem in people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? However, some interventions can help improve energy. This article delves into strategies to increase energy with lupus, drawing insights from …

Effects of lupus on the body [Feb 2025 Update]

November 15, 2023

The effects of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on the body are diverse, impacting individuals in unexpected and varying ways. If I were to line up 100 SLE patients, they would have different problems, and none have the same issues. This …

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The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2: Now Available!

August 13, 2023

The Lupus Encyclopedia, edition 2: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Health Care Providers is now available at all major book stores and from Johns Hopkins University Press.

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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.