Your Lupus Questions Answered
Q1. I’ve had lupus for about 7 or 8 years. Last was really the first time I had a flare up in years. They found 3 blood clots, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. What can I do to help? I’m so...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Dr. Kyriakos Kirou Answers Your Questions About Lupus & Lupus...
Q1. I often hear of people with Lupus Nephritis being older, is it odd that I happened to show the signs and effects at an early age (14)? Also, I’ve already had 2 kidney transplants – 1 cadaver &...
View ArticleCoping Tips for Depression in People with Lupus
It’s Lupus Awareness Month! Lupus causes both physical and emotional stress, with depression affecting 15 to 60 percent of people with the condition. Sometimes lupus medications and lupus flares can...
View ArticleDid You Know Teens Can Get Lupus Too?
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can affect many parts of your body such as your skin, joints and organs. You may have heard of adult celebrities like Nick Cannon and Toni Braxton who have lupus,...
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Ask the Expert: Rebekah Wallach, Physical Therapist, Answers Your Questions...
Q1. What should a physical therapist and patient be aware of? What should they look out for? Also, if you are recovering from an attack to the heart and dealing with shortness of breath, will cardio be...
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Can People with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Have Successful Pregnancies?
So, can people with antiphospholipid antibody have successful pregnancies? The short answer is yes… with a couple of footnotes. First, it depends a bit on how you were defined as having...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Dr. Brion Reichler, Neurologist, Answers Your Questions on...
Q1. I had back surgery three months ago by a decent back surgeon. After the surgery his policy is to “turn over” the case to the hospital and in this case a city hospital. I can’t go back there for...
View ArticleLupus & Medications Q&A
Hospital for Special Surgery hosted a live Facebook chat on lupus and medications on May 16, 2012. The following is a transcript of the chat, with answers provided by the following rheumatology...
View ArticleLupus and the Brain, Lupus and Pain: Questions Answered
On May 14, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts...
View ArticleLupus Treatment, Diet and Solar Impact: Questions Answered
On May 14, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts...
View ArticleLupus and Emotional Needs, Pregnancy and Exercise: Questions Answered
On May 14, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts...
View ArticleLupus and Skin Involvement
On May 14, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts...
View ArticleLupus and Co-Occurring Conditions: Questions Answered Part I
Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health on May 14. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts could...
View ArticleThoughts on ACR Research
Hospital for Special Surgery, known for innovative research in rheumatology, had the chance to share its latest studies and present exciting new findings at the recent American College of Rheumatology...
View ArticleLupus and Medication: Questions Answered
On November 6, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but our room full of experts could...
View ArticleLupus and Joint Pain: Questions Answered
On November 6, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but our room full of experts could...
View ArticleLupus and Pregnancy: Questions Answered
On November 6, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but our room full of experts could...
View ArticleLupus and the Body: Questions Answered
Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but our room full of experts could only answer as...
View ArticleLupus and Treatment, Lupus and Neurology: Questions Answered
In February, Hospital for Special Surgery, Molly’s Fund Fighting for Lupus, and Alliance for Lupus Research hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but...
View ArticleLupus and Medication Part I: Questions Answered
In February, Hospital for Special Surgery, Molly’s Fund Fighting for Lupus, and Alliance for Lupus Research hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked many questions, but...
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