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Living With Lupus
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The Importance of Empathy and Listening with Autoimmune Diseases
Learn how the use of empathy and good listening and communications skills improves the experience and reduces stress for people with autoimmune diseases.
Living with an Autoimmune Disorder: What You Need to Know
Learn about autoimmune disorders and important key to managing them.
Importance of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Autoimmune Disease
Learn why an anti-inflammatory diet is important for autoimmune illnesses.
High Cholesterol – The #1 Risk Factor for Heart Disease and Stroke
Learn about cholesterol and how it plays an important role in cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.
How Lupus Can Affect the Heart, Lung and Blood Vessels
Learn the different ways Lupus can affect the heart, lung and blood vessels and how to protect yourself from them.
What You Need to Know About Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil Medication
Understand the precautions, risks and side effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil medication.
Using Cyclophosphamide to Treat Lupus
Learn about Cyclophosphamide, its precautions and how to take it when treating Lupus.
Using Methotrexate to Treat Lupus
Know the risks, side effects and precautions of using Methotrexate for treating Lupus.
Avoid Symptoms that Cause and Trigger Raynauds Disease
Understand the symptoms and triggers of Raynaud’s Disease and how to prevent them.
How is COVID-19 Vaccine Tolerated in People with Lupus?
Get the facts on how COVID-19 vaccination affects people with lupus based on the results of a global research study.
Understanding the immunosuppressants – Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine
Azathioprine & 6-Mercaptopurine serve to suppress the immune system when needed.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Understand the types of NSAIDs, how they work, their risks and side effects and ways to manage them.
Lifestyle Changes and Preventive Interventions with Lupus
Understand the lifestyles factors that affect lupus daily and many changes you can make to prevent or reduce symptoms.
Treating Lupus with Hydroxychloroquine and Other Antimalarial Medications
Learn about the use, benefits, and side effects of Hydroxychloroquine and other antimalarial medications in treating lupus.
Tips to Prevent and Manage the Side Effects of Oral Corticosteroids
Understand the side effects of corticosteroids and how to reduce or prevent them.