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My friend has arthritis and lupus :*( ???? |
What is this!!!!!!!!!!! Will she be ok????????? Lupus is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease in which the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. This attack results in inflammation and brings about symptoms. I know several people with Lupus and arthritis. Lupus is not curable and can cause serious problems - even when treated people can suffer with this disease. Some people respond well to treatment while others find little relief. The link below can help answer your questions and offers many "supportive" links that can inform you. I wish your friend the very best! Take care. Source(s): http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webartic... Systemic Lupus erythematosus is a sub category of arthritis. however Lupus affects more organs as the name implies systemic .(gastric, integumentary, skeletal) needs more attention.Rheumatoid & osteo arthritis are like the common ones. To prognose if she'll be ok...see what your doctor has to say. i hope it somewhat helped you orthopedic secrets First of all, technically arthritis means inflammation of the joints. 95% of lupus patients will experience swollen and painful joints. But arthritis as a disease can be osteoarthritis (a result of injury or aging) or rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints). Autoimmune diseases like lupus often occur in overlap with other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Chances are your friend will be OK. She needs to be an active partner with her doctors in managing her diseases. There are no cures. I am 55 and have systemic lupus with organ involvement. I was on disability for 4 years. Now I work again, lead a lupus support group, and have a very full life. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by periods of remission and periods of activity called flares. Close medical monitoring (I see my rheumatologist and have labs done every 3 months) will help control the disease. Learn more at the link provided. www.lupus.org |
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