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When you are diagnosed with lupus, you have to absorb a lot of information in a brief period of time. Lupus is a very complex disease; even if your case is mild and you do not have to take any medication, there is still a lot to learn about things you can do to stay…

The first significant symptom that I had that indicated something was seriously wrong was that my hair began coming out of my scalp in thick, cylindrical clumps, leaving behind smooth, round bald patches from which no further hair would grow. The first time this happened, I was sitting at my desk, working, and idly twirling…

One of the most confounding things for many people when they first hear the term lupus is, “Why is it called ‘lupus?'” The name doesn’t resonate with people today; it doesn’t seem to describe any kind of body part or disease process. Or, does it? The word “lupus” is Latin for “wolf.” Back in the…

May is Lupus Awareness Month, and during this time, I’ll be blogging frequently about aspects of the disease, living with it, and coping with it. I realize my personal experience is unique; each person with lupus has his or her own particular set of symptoms, manifestations, and treatment protocols, as well as attitudes and coping…
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