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The social network JUST for people living with #lupus. We now have over 150,000 members! 💜 Connect, share resources, and get support! It's FREE & private too!
Joined August 2013
Dr. Isis Navarro-Millán discusses why staying active is important while living with a number of conditions including #lupus. Check out her video here to see some of what Dr. Navarro shared: https://t.co/6WRl9EeP15
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People with lupus often face such symptoms as pain and stiffness, and the thought of exercising can be intimidating. Many people avoid exercise because th
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People with #lupus who take #methotrexate may experience acid reflux and heartburn as side effects of the medication. Learn more about safely navigating these side effects while taking methotrexate: https://t.co/xw5ckxoVEy
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People with #lupus who take #methotrexate may experience acid reflux and heartburn as side effects of the medication. Learn more about safely navigating these side effects while taking methotrexate: https://t.co/uaMWp4lWK1
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No matter what health conditions you may have, experiencing chest pain or tightness can cause concern. One MyLupusTeam member rushed to the emergency room
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Along with traditional #lupus symptoms like skin rashes, fatigue, and joint pain, some people with the condition may wonder if others if they also get tonsil stones. Learn more about the relationship between tonsil stones and lupus here: https://t.co/64TyuzRjs6
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Do you ever feel a lump in the back of your throat or look in the mirror and see tiny, white patches or pebbles? These are tonsil stones, and for people li
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Chances are those with #lupus have grappled with the question of managing symptoms at home or going to the ER during an apparent flare-up. Check out some guidelines around the topic here that may help making a decision easier: https://t.co/2RdJCoC1GR
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Managing #LupusNephritis means watching what you eat—but that doesn’t mean boring meals! 🥘 Try these easy, flavorful recipes designed for kidney health 🥦🍋: https://t.co/o3kuFFh3go
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Managing lupus nephritis often requires thoughtful dietary choices to support your overall health and kidney function. Lupus nephritis is a complication o
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Scientists have proven that the damage in #lupus is caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues – but they have not yet solved the puzzle of why this process begins. Read more about the risk factors for lupus here: https://t.co/1WRkPp0m5d
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The exact cause of lupus remains unknown, but scientists have confirmed that it is an autoimmune disease. In other words, the damage in lupus is caused by
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Wondering if chocolate is bad for lupus? 🍫 Explore the effects of chocolate on lupus and find out tips that may help manage your symptoms. Check out insights and tips that may help: https://t.co/BALW61BpDm
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If you are living with #lupus, you’ve most likely experienced #fatigue as a symptom. Check out this resources explaining what causes fatigue with lupus and how to manage this extremely common, yet life-altering, symptom: https://t.co/YvOB1D0QLe
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If hugs or even light touch feel painful with lupus, you’re not alone 🤍 Read more here about how joint, muscle, and rib pain can make squeezing or lifting your arms hurt: https://t.co/ckLOiA2MwF
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Many people with #lupus experience burning or itching sensations on their skin after taking a shower, which can be uncomfortable and concerning. Check out possible explanations behind this sensation and tips for navigating it here: https://t.co/6i2YQMPWTv
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“My skin burns to the touch after I take a shower,” said one MyLupusTeam member. “I get redness in my neck and chest and burning skin all over that lasts f
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#SLE is an autoimmune disease that can impact multiple organs. 💜 Learn how it can affect the eyes, skin, kidneys, and more—and what signs to look out for: https://t.co/2aCmpHjIox
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body — from the skin and eyes to the bones and joints. E
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If you've experienced #LupusRash under your breasts, you're not alone. Check out other MyLupusTeam member experiences with this symptom, and photos of #lupus rash here: https://t.co/MFVyokDwo3
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A burning sensation in the ribs is a symptom experienced by some people with #lupus. There are 5 common of rib pain and lupus. Learn more about each of them as well as tips that may help manage this symptom here: https://t.co/wYm40mGJL9
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#LupusNephritis is a #kidney condition that causes symptoms like foamy #urine, blood in the urine, and swelling of the legs, hands, or face. Learn more: https://t.co/w6w3FeBXf0
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Lupus nephritis is a kidney condition that causes signs like foamy urine, blood in the urine, and symptoms like swelling in the legs, hands, or face. It’s
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People living with #lupus can experience extreme #thirst and #DryMouth due to various factors. Explore potential reasons behind this symptom and ideas that may help with managing it here:
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Do you ever feel uncomfortably thirsty, no matter how much water you drink? “I’ve been extremely thirsty and have been having frequent dry mouth this whole
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An outward change sometimes caused by #lupus or treatments is #HairLoss. This can be an extremely stressful aspect to come to terms with. Check out possible explanations this symptom and tips for navigating it here:
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Hair loss is a common symptom of lupus — and also a possible side effect of some medications used to treat the condition. In fact, the symptom has a nickna
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For those with #lupus who have heard of #RedLightTherapy, navigating its effects can feel especially confusing. Learn more about how red light therapy works and if it's safe for those with lupus to try here: https://t.co/wXsYCZT5em
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Light plays a complicated role in health — and if you’re living with lupus, navigating its effects can feel especially confusing. You may have heard about
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Cracked or irritated skin around your mouth? 🤕 Could it be #Lupus or #AngularCheilitis? Learn more about differences between them and what might help: https://t.co/30avxec410
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While chills may be less common in #SystemicLupusErythematosus, some people with lupus experience them, particularly on one side of their body. Check out possible explanations behind this sensation here:
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Chills aren’t a common symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus. But that doesn’t mean people with lupus don’t experien
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