Lupus causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and starts to attack itself. It is believed that over 50,000 people throughout the UK suffer with Lupus of whom 90% are female. The symptoms are many and varied, and the condition often seems to mimic other diseases. This gives rise to difficulty in diagnosis and the condition can be overlooked for years, unless the GP or consultant is alert to the possibility of LUPUS.
Symptoms can include; extreme fatigue, eye problems, joint/muscle pain, depression, miscarriage, hair loss, anaemia, facial and other rashes as well as the possible involvement of kidneys, heart, lungs or brain.
There is NO CURE and patients are likely to remain under medical care with continuing medication. Lupus can adversely affect the lives of patients, their families, colleagues and friends.
SLE – SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS -
HARD TO SAY, HARDER TO LIVE WITH
The aim of this site is to raise awareness of lupus and is not a replacement for medical advice. If you think you may have lupus please consult your GP.
About Lupus
Lupus causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and starts to attack itself. It is believed that over 50,000 people throughout the UK suffer with Lupus of whom 90% are female. The symptoms are many and varied, and the condition often seems to mimic other diseases. This gives rise to difficulty in diagnosis and the condition can be overlooked for years, unless the GP or consultant is alert to the possibility of LUPUS.
Symptoms can include; extreme fatigue, eye problems, joint/muscle pain, depression, miscarriage, hair loss, anaemia, facial and other rashes as well as the possible involvement of kidneys, heart, lungs or brain.
There is NO CURE and patients are likely to remain under medical care with continuing medication. Lupus can adversely affect the lives of patients, their families, colleagues and friends.
SLE – SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS -
HARD TO SAY, HARDER TO LIVE WITH
The aim of this site is to raise awareness of lupus and is not a replacement for medical advice. If you think you may have lupus please consult your GP.