What You Need to Know About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
... What is lupus? Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease of the immune system. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection. However, in lupus, the immune system inappropriatel...

Skin Disease Organizations
... The American Academy of Dermatology P.O. Box 4014 Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014 Phone: (847) 330-0230 Fax: (847) 330-0050 http://www.aad.org The American Academy of Dermatology is a professional organizat...

Overview
... Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can target your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart and lungs. The great majority of people affected are women. For reasons that aren''t clear, lupus...

Neurological Sequelae Of Lupus Information Page
... Lupus (also called systemic lupus erythematosus) is a disorder of the immune system. Normally, the immune system protects the body against invading infections and cancers. In lupus, the immune system ...

Do I have Lupus?
... Table of Contents Publications Order Form Top If you have lupus, you probably have many questions. Lupus isn’t a simple disease with an easy answer. You can’t take a pill and make it go away. The peop...

Handout on Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Defining Lupus Understanding What Causes Lupus Symptoms of Lupus Diagnosing Lupus Treating Lupus Lupus and Quality of Life Pregnancy For Women With Lupus Current Research ...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #13, Antimalarials
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #13, Antimalarials Antimalarials are very effective in controlling lupus arthritis, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, and other symptoms such as fatig...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #15, Azathioprine
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #15, Azathioprine Azathioprine is a drug that acts to suppress the work of the immune system. It is used mainly in organ transplantation to pre...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #14, Corticosteroids
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #14, Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are very powerful drugs that reduce inflammation in various tissues of the body. These drugs are used to t...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #16, Cyclophosphamide
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #16, Cyclophosphamide Cyclophosphamide is a drug used to treat a number of cancers, and it is used to treat patients with lupus when major orga...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #12, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #12, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs are often used to reduce pain and inflammation in patients who have mild systemic lup...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #9, Nutrition and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #9, Nutrition and Lupus Good nutrition is an important part of the overall treatment plan for your lupus. A well-balanced diet provides the nec...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #3, Exercise and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #3, Exercise and Lupus Because lupus causes joint pain and inflammation, muscle pain, and fatigue, the very thought of exercising can be a chal...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #4, Preventing a Lupus Flare
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #4, Preventing a Lupus Flare Your doctor has put together a treatment plan that is designed specifically for you and your lupus. This probably ...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #2, Preventing Fatigue Due to Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #2, Preventing Fatigue Due to Lupus Fatigue is a very common complaint of all people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), even when no othe...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #1, Living With Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #1, Living With Lupus You have recently been diagnosed with a disease known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It has probably taken time t...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #10, Sexuality and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #10, Sexuality and Lupus The constant pain and fatigue associated with lupus may make it difficult to cope with the physical and emotional aspe...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #8, Fever and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #8, Fever and Lupus Fever is often a part of lupus. For some people with lupus, an intermittent (coming and going) or continuous low-grade feve...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #6, Joint Function and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #6, Joint Function and Lupus Joint pain or arthritis is experienced by 95% of people with lupus at some time during the course of their disease...

Lupus Nephritis
... Lupus nephritis is an inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease of the immune system. SLE causes harm to the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. The causes of SL...

The Many Shades of Lupus
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Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #5, Serious Conditions Associated With Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #5, Serious Conditions Associated With Lupus Although lupus can be well controlled in many people, serious medical conditions caused by or asso...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health ProfessionalsPatient Information Patient Information Sheet #7, Skin Care and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #7, Skin Care and Lupus Skin problems are very common in people with lupus. Some skin rashes and sores (also called lesions or ulcers) are very...

Arteries Clog Earlier in People With Lupus, Says New Study
... People with the autoimmune disease lupus may develop carotid atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries) at an accelerated rate and independently of many risk factors normally asso...

Autoantibodies Precede Disease in Lupus Patients
... A new study funded largely by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) reveals that people diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) — an autoim...

Genetic "Signature" Linked to Severe Lupus Symptoms
... A team of scientists supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other parts of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the private sector, h...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Patient Information Sheet #11, Pregnancy and Lupus
... and Other Health Professionals Patient Information Sheet #11, Pregnancy and Lupus Twenty years ago, medical textbooks said that women with lupus should not get pregnant because of the risks to both th...

Lupus
... Lupus, also called systemic lupus erythematosus (sis-teh-mik lew-pus er-eh-thee-muh-toh-sis) or SLE, is a disease that affects your immune system. Normally, your immune system fights infections caused...

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals Outline
... and Other Health Professionals Credits Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Lupus Erythematosus Definition and Description Symptoms of SLE Diagnosis of SLE Treatment of SLE Medications for SLE Psychosocial...

¿Tengo Lupus? Do I Have Lupus?
... Do I Have Lupus? Table of Contents Publications Order Form Do I Have Lupus? ¿Tengo Lupus? PDF version* (815k - English and Spanish versions) Publications Order Form * PDF versions require the fre...