Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?
Avascular Necrosis in Lupus
Did you know that people with Lupus often suffer with avascular necrosis? Avascular necrosis (AVN)…
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Sleep Problems in Lupus
According to research published in the February 2014 issue of Lupus Journal, sleep disorders occur in over half of Lupus patients. The authors of the study, a research….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Fever in People with Lupus
Did you know that you should never dismiss a fever in someone who has Lupus? Body temperatures vary from person to person, but anything over 100.3 degrees is considered….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Ibuprofen and Lupus
Did you know that people with Lupus should think twice before taking ibuprofen, a popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Also known as….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Lyme Disease and Lupus
Did you know that Lupus antibodies can cross-react with the test for Lyme disease? Well, I found this out personally, the hard way. Without going into all the….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Gel Nail Polish and Lupus
Did you know that getting a gel manicure or pedicure could be a potential danger in ladies with Lupus? Gel nail polish is a special type of chip-resistant, long-lasting….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?The Flu Shot and Lupus
Did you know that people who have Lupus should always get a flu shot? That was a hard one for me to swallow because for most of my life, I avoided them….
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Learn About Lupus: Did You Know?Hives in Lupus
Did you know that 80 percent of Lupus patients have some sort of skin involvement? Of those, 10 percent suffer from hives in Lupus. Yes, those itchy, red, hot welts….
