I Lived with Undiagnosed Lupus for Years — Because Doctors Refused to Test Me for It
They didn’t take me seriously until the disease had all but destroyed me
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I Still Live a Full and Active Life with Lupus
My days may look a bit different than I imagined, but my life is filled with joy and purpose
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Todavía disfruto una vida activa y plena con lupus
Mis días pueden ser un poco diferentes de lo que imaginé, pero mi vida está llena de alegría y propósito
Autoimmune Disease & Women
Most people with an autoimmune disease are women. Here’s what you need to know.
The High Cost of Living with Lupus
Lupus can devastate women’s health and finances — particularly for those from marginalized communities
El alto costo de vivir con lupus
El lupus puede devastar la salud y las finanzas de las mujeres, particularmente de mujeres de comunidades marginadas
Why Are Women of Color More at Risk for Lupus?
Women make up 9 out of 10 lupus cases. And women of color — especially Black women — are more likely to suffer from this autoimmune disease.
¿Por qué las mujeres de color tienen más riesgo de lupus?
Las mujeres tienen una incidencia de 9 de cada 10 casos de lupus, pero las mujeres de color, especialmente las mujeres de raza negra, son más propensas a padecer este trastorno autoinmunitario
Living with Lupus
There are many ways to manage and treat lupus that help keep symptoms from interfering with daily life
Clinically Speaking: Importance of Clinical Trials in Lupus Research
Anca Askanase, M.D., answers our questions about why clinical trials are so important for treating lupus
Lupus is A Cruel Disease — But Through Living With it, I've Found Balance and Grace
I embrace support, self-care and self-advocacy
FAQs About Lupus
Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Autoimmune Diseases 101
About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women
Life with Lupus
Life with lupus can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier
Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease
Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage
Tichina’s Most Important Role
Tichina Arnold became a lupus warrior, after her younger sister, Zenay, was diagnosed with the disease
5 Common Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Women
Rates of autoimmune diseases are climbing, and women are disproportionately affected. Learn more about common autoimmune diseases that affect women.
