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im a 32 yr old male how did i end up with this diease? i really dont know what to do either an im scared to no end with wat i saw an what my dr told me! is there anybody else that has it that could help me? please Sounds like you got the luck of the draw. Someone else in you family has autoimmune problems or lupus - don't they? Lupus has familial tendencies. I know you are scared. I have both Lupus and APS. (APS is found in 40-50% of Lupus patients.) This page is set up for APS patients but it is a good guideline for you also: http://www.apsfa.org/newlydx.htm... - basic points - be vigilant, get educated and join a support group - whether it is online or in person. Don't be afraid to get a therapist. This disease can dish out alot. The good news: At present, there is no cure for lupus. However, lupus can be effectively treated with drugs, and most people with the disease can lead active, healthy lives. Lupus is characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of wellness, or remission. Understanding how to prevent flares and how to treat them when they do occur helps people with lupus maintain better health. Intense research is underway, and scientists funded by the NIH are continuing to make great strides in understanding the disease, which may ultimately lead to a cure. Despite the symptoms of lupus and the potential side-effects of treatment, people with lupus can maintain a high quality of life overall. One key to managing lupus is to understand the disease and its impact. Learning to recognize the warning signs of a flare can help the patient take steps to ward it off or reduce its intensity. Many people with lupus experience increased fatigue, pain, a rash, fever, abdominal discomfort, headache, or dizziness just before a flare. Developing strategies to prevent flares can also be helpful, such as learning to recognize your warning signals and maintaining good communication with your doctor. It is also important for people with lupus to receive regular health care, instead of seeking help only when symptoms worsen. Results from a medical exam and laboratory work on a regular basis allows the doctor to note any changes and to identify and treat flares early. The treatment plan, which is tailored to the individual's specific needs and circumstances, can be adjusted accordingly. If new symptoms are identified early, treatments may be more effective. Other concerns also can be addressed at regular checkups. The doctor can provide guidance about such issues as the use of sunscreens, stress reduction, and the importance of structured exercise and rest, as well as birth control and family planning. Because people with lupus can be more susceptible to infections, the doctor may recommend yearly influenza vaccinations or pneumococcal vaccinations for some patients. Source(s): http://www.apsfa.org/lupus.htm I understand your concerns, my husband was diagnosed two years ago with Lupus, and he is now 32. It hasn't been easy, but do rememebr that no two people are the same, and Lupus can effect people in many different ways. Because of the hard time we have experienced, we started our own website, complete with information & forums, to offer people like yourself help & support. Here is a little bit of info taken from our site, and we also have a forum set up dedicated to Men with Lupus. So please feel free to drop by and post your queries, or your worries. Despite the fact that lupus can affect men and women of all ages, lupus occurs 10 to 15 times more frequently among young woman than in adult males. Lupus develops most often between the ages 15 and 44. Lupus is two to three times more common among African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. Only 10 percent of people with lupus will have a close relative (parent or sibling) who already has lupus or may develop lupus. Only about 5 percent of the children born to individuals with lupus will develop the illness. Some years ago the diagnosis was always thought to imply a grave outlook because only those with the most severe disease were recognised. The situation is very different now. Doctors are now more aware of the condition and realise that it is often mild if diagnosed early. In summary, it can effect anyone, no one is entirely assured of a future without Lupus. I hope this info helps you. Personal experience & our site. www.lupusaustralia.org |
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