Lupus Foundation

Memory Loss and "Lupus Fog"

Lupus Foundation — The term "lupus fog" is almost universally known to people with lupus. The phrase reflects the difficulty that you may have in completing once-familiar tasks, such as remembering names and dates, keeping appointments, balancing your checkbook, ...More…

Diet and Nutrition

Lupus Foundation — There is no special diet for lupus, despite the numerous claims on the Internet and in various books and other publications. In general, you should try to eat a nutritious, well-balanced, and varied diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and ...More…

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - Vasculitis

Lupus Foundation — In these cases, the antigens causing the immune complexes are often not known. In some cases, the complexes contain DNA and anti-DNA antigens, or Ro (also called SS-A) and anti-Ro antigens. A recently discovered antibody, ANCA (anti-neutrophil ...More…

Sjogrens Syndrome and Lupus

Lupus Foundation — SjogrenâEURs syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva do not function correctly. Sjögren's syndrome is termed primary Sjogren's syndrome when it occurs by itself. Eye involvement is the other ...More…

Men and Lupus

Lupus Foundation — Although lupus is often called a "womanâEURs disease," lupus can and does occur in males of any age. Before puberty, approximately 1 male will develop lupus for every 3 females. In teens and adults, approximately 1 male will develop lupus for .. ...More…

For Parents of Children Living with Lupus

Lupus Foundation — This section of the Lupus Foundation of America's website is for parents of children living with lupus. Caring for a child with lupus is a great challenge for any family. After the diagnosis of lupus is made, the first step for every parent is to ...More…

Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus Foundation — The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus. No part ...More…

Infections

Lupus Foundation — When you have lupus, you are at increased risk for all kinds of infections. There are two main reasons for this higher risk. First, lupus itself can make infections occur more often: the way lupus affects the immune system can sometimes limit the ...More…

How Lupus Affects the Body

Lupus Foundation — For those with lupus it is very important to know the differences between cardiopulmonary complications and non-lupus related problems. How lupus can affect the heart, lungs, blood and circulatory system will be covered in this section. People ...More…

Exercise and Movement

Lupus Foundation — Just like everyone else, people with lupus need to exercise regularly or engage in some kind of movement, and most people with lupus can take part in some form of activity. All exercise plans should be discussed with your physician or exercise ...More…

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - Antiphospholipid Antibodies

Lupus Foundation — The presence of both the lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibody is increased in lupus patients who have had thrombotic (blood clotting) complications. In addition, studies suggest that the presence of these antibodies may also increase ...More…

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - Forms of Lupus

Lupus Foundation — Systemic lupus is the most common form of lupus, and is what most people mean when they refer to "lupus." Systemic lupus can be mild or severe. Some of the more serious complications involving major organ systems are: More information about how ...More…