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Frequently asked questions

What is Lupus?

Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients
Written by Angie Davidson. Campaign Director & Lupus patient.

The Treatment of Lupus - Antimalarials

The Treatment of Lupus - General Aspects

The Treatment of Lupus - Drugs

Discoid Lupus
Discoid lupus leaflet

Drug induced Lupus (DLE)

Lupus in Ethnic Minority Groups

Sjögren's Syndrome
Henrich Sjögren was a Swedish eye doctor who described a 'syndrome' consisting of 3 features: dry eyes, dry mouth and aches and pains.

Men and lupus
Although 90% of lupus sufferers are women, men are also affected.

My daughter and lupus
Nurse online Angie Barwick talks about what is is like to cope with a daughter having lupus.

Unusual Lupus questions!
Dr David D'Cruz, Consultant at the Louise Coote Lupus Unit, answers your more 'unusual' questions.

Lupus and hormones
Dr David D'Cruz, Consultant at the Louise Coote Lupus Unit, answers your questions on lupus and hormones.

Diet and lupus
An article by Dr. David D'Cruz Consultant, Louise Coote Lupus Unit

Fatigue
An article by Dr. David D'Cruz

A personal account of the benefits of exercise in chronic fatigue associated with Sjögrens Syndrome
An article by patient, Amanda Arthurton

Discoid Lupus skin care tips
Long time discoid lupus patient, Mandi Morton, has kindly reviewed some beauty products for us.

Insurance
Patients have sometimes had problems getting various types of insurance; the following are companies that have previously assisted lupus patients with cover.

Young Persons Lupus Group
A new support/social group for younger patients.

It could be lupus
The American programme 'House' with our own Hugh Laurie mentions lupus so often it's become part of just about every programme!

Discoid lupus in animals
Animals can also get discoid lupus!

Angie Davidson Interviews Dr Bob Lahita
Campaign Director Angie Davidson interviews American Lupus specialist Dr Bob Lahita.

Lupus the Facts
Buy the book at a discounted rate until December 2009!

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