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• Lupus Fever Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

  One of the most common symptoms of lupus, or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is running a fever. According to Dr. Donald Thomas Jr., author of the Lupus Encyclopedia, approximately 50 to 60 percent of lupus patients develop a fever. In fact, fever is one of the earliest signs of the autoimmune...

• What People with Fibromyalgia Want You to Know

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes extensive pain, tiredness, and tenderness all over the body. The disorder affects both men and women, though females are far more probable to develop fibromyalgia.Having fibromyalgia brings constant difficulty to daily lifeFibromyalgia is a chronic...

• Understanding Seal's Lupus: What Is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus?

  When Seal first emerged on the music scene he did so with an air of mystery. Who was this tall handsome singer with obvious scars on his face?  How did he get them?  For many years, rumors spread like wildfire about his trademark poked cheeks. Some were plausible, like the scars were likely caused...

• 9-Year Study Determines Genes Associated with Lupus

  Scientists are now closer than ever to a breakthrough in researching the cause behind lupus which in turn, could lead to more investigation into faster, more focused and accurate methods of diagnosing this autoimmune disease. Consequently, this could also lead to the creation more effective...

• Toni Braxton Inspired by Selena Gomez, Calls Her a Pioneer

  Sometime in September 2017, fans and admirers of Popstar Selena Gomez found out that she underwent a kidney transplant because of her worsening lupus condition. One of her best friends, Francia Raisa, willingly donated her kidney to Selena. Selena's celebrity gave her a platform to raise awareness...

• A Dose of Electricity: A Promising Treatment for Lupus Pain

  In 1998, Dr. Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon, inventor, and scientist, advanced a radical hypothesis, which was scoffed at by doctors of his time. He basically postulated that the immune system can be controlled by a network of nerves called the vagus nerve. What led to this discovery was an accidental...