The effects of lupus-a difficult-to-diagnose condition in which the immune system attacks the body-can be mild or life threatening. Therapy and awareness of lupus have improved greatly in recent years, and this book contains the latest information about the disease, its diagnosis, and its cures. The book covers different types of lupus; self-care and when to call the doctor; lupus and pregnancy; self-help measures, including rest, diet, and exercise;...

Milly Diericx nearly died in a full-blown Lupus attack. But she not only survived - she learned to thrive. In these pages, she reveals the keys to her survival, how she reframed what was happening to her, and th epractical ways to alleviate common physical symptoms and emotions related to this disease.

"A revised and updated edition of the bestselling resource for lupus patients, their families, and medical professionals. A perennial bestseller, Lupus Q&A is the go-to guide for sufferers of a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.4 million people in the United States alone. Characterized by achy joints and skin rashes, lupus often mimics other diseases, making it tricky to diagnose and treat. In this completely revised and updated...

Expert advice and strategies to improve your health and quality of life with lupus. Filled with practical tips and support, Lupus: 365 Tips for Living Well offers reliable, easy to implement ways to face challenges, restore health, and live your life to the fullest with lupus. Written by the director of social services of the SLE Lupus Foundation, this empowering guide is packed with information to help you: Get the medical care you need Find effective...

"When she was young, the writer Flannery O'Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. She'd watch their wings flap, their beaks peck, and their eyes glint. At age six, her life was forever changed when she and a chicken, she had been training to walk forwards and backwards, were featured in the Pathe News, and she realized that people want to see what is odd and strange in life. But while she loved birds of all varieties and kept several species...

Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a disease that can affect many different body systems, including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs. Lupus is more common in women than in men. Research continues to be done on finding a cure for this life-threatening illness. This diary records thoughts and feelings for being diagnosed to understanding to accepting the reality of living life with Lupus.