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Lupus and the Spleen
The spleen plays a vital role in the body’s immune system and overall health, and though serious lupus complicationss are rare, it is important to understand the role of this master blood filter of the body and how it can be affected by SLE! . Introduction: What Does the Spleen Do? How Lupus Affects…
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Lupus and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sometimes called, the “winter blues,” can affect almost anyone this time of year. However, this form of depression can be particularly challenging for those living with lupus. Read on to find out more about the complex relationship between SAD and lupus, and learn some simple ways to “brighten” one’s outlook! Introduction…
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Neuropsychiatric Lupus
Lupus may affect the central nervous system in possibly up to 40% of those living with SLE. Often labelled by the rather scary sounding name, “neuropsychiatric lupus,” its symptoms can range from mild brain fog and headaches to more serious conditions like memory loss, seizures, strokes and others that can dramatically affect quality of life. …
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Spoon Theory
Finding the right words to put living with lupus in perspective can be difficult. Spoon Theory to the rescue! What is Spoon Theory? Who is a Spoonie? Life as a Spoonie In Conclusion What is Spoon Theory? In 2003, Christine Miserandino created The Spoon Theory to explain what life is like for someone living…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lupus
While Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not an overlap disease of lupus, current research is revealing more and more similarities between both conditions and what may cause them. Introduction What causes CFS? What are the symptoms of CFS? How is CFS diagnosed and treated? In Conclusion Introduction In 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a…
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Lupus Fatigue: Causes, Treatment and Managing Expectations
The unrelenting exhaustion of lupus fatigue affects up to 80% of those living with SLE. Read on to learn what the medical community has to say about its causes, symptoms and some of the best ways to cope with this extremely common and sometimes debilitating condition. Introduction What are the causes and symptoms of lupus…
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Lupus and the Nervous System
Lupus can affect the nervous system in a number of ways, from seizures and nerve pain to memory loss and brain fog. Learn more about the nervous system, what symptoms to watch out for and what you can do about them in this KFL article! Introduction: The Two-minute Overview The Nervous System: Another Overview Lupus…