Despite the fact that it can wreak so much havoc on the body, lupus isn’t easy to diagnose, partly because it’s rare that two patients experience the exact same symptoms. “We always say lupus patients ...

Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition, which means your immune system isn’t working properly. If you have lupus, you might be concerned about COVID-19. Continue reading ...

It may seem like lupus and lung disease don’t have much in common. But around half of all people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus, also deal with lung issues ...

In 2016, Victoria Gibbs felt stunned when she returned from a vacation in Mexico with a serious sunburn. “That was highly unusual for me. With my darker complexion the sun has never really been an ...

Tahirah is a public health professional with more than 10 years experience supporting people along various stages of their health journey. She has a Master of Public Health in epidemiology and ...

Lupus may cause you to experience low platelet counts. This could be a direct result of the disease or due to some lupus medications. Severe cases can be life threatening, but most cases are mild and ...