Oral Health, Smiles, & Lupus Symptoms
Good oral health can be the difference between smiling & screaming. But, it’s not as easy as proper brushing when you have lupus. The mouth is the beginning of the digestive system. When...
View ArticleWinter is Coming: Cold Weather and Lupus
It’s true, winter is coming, but what does that mean for your lupus (or the other conditions you might be battling right alongside like Raynaud’s or Rheumatoid Arthritis?) If there is one thing we...
View ArticleOvercoming Difficulties Maintaining Employment with Lupus
Lupus can get in the way of many aspects of day-to-day life. Working with lupus is possible – but may require some adjustments and a little self-forgiveness. Muscular weakness, fatigue, stress, and...
View ArticleCognitive Development of Children and Lupus
Inflammation and medications can have profound impact on tissues within the body. But, can they impact the cognitive development of children in utero? New research identified no major harmful effects...
View ArticleInflammation-Related Anemia & Lupus
Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with lupus may experience a reduction in red blood cells known as inflammation-related anemia, which can cause a range of...
View ArticleSkin Bacteria, Infections, and Lupus Flares
Skin Bacteria, Infections, and Lupus Flares: What’s the Relationship? Lupus disrupts the microbes on the skin and makes people with lupus more vulnerable to skin infections, which can cause flares. We...
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