Lupus

Lupus If you have been diagnosed with lupus or know someone who has, it is forever a life changing experience. What if you have been having body aches and mysterious rashes on your body for a few weeks now? Mysterious aches, swelling, and mysterious rashes are a sure-fire way to know that you might have a disease called lupus. What is lupus? Technically called systemic lupus erythematosus (1), lupus is an autoimmune disease, in other words …

…so you can prevent or reduce your symptoms. So you should eat a balanced diet, try not to get too much sun, exercise when possible, and limit the stress in your life, perhaps with the help of a counselor or support group because these things lead to healthier, longer live ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** WORKS CITED 1. © 1996-2001 WebMD Corporation <URL> http://my.webmd.com/newly_diagnosed?doi=lup 2. Lupus Foundation of America 2001 <URL> http://www.lupus.org