LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 25

Fact of the day..........

Since many symptoms of lupus mimic those of other illnesses, lupus often can take three to five years to diagnose. Symptoms of lupus can come and go over time, which makes a definite diagnosis more difficult.

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 24

Fact of the day...........

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can damage any organ in the body and can cause life-threatening consequences. 

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 23

Fact of the day.........

Approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin complication.  This often is in the form of a rash or sores, most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas, such as face, ears, neck, arms, and legs.

Source: Lupus Foundation of America

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 22

Fact of the day......

It is estimated that as many as 40 percent of all people with lupus, and as many as two-thirds of all children with lupus, will develop kidney complications that require medical care and treatment.

Source: Lupus Foundation of America

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 21

Fact of the day.......

The Risks of Pregnancy for Women With Lupus

Lupus is a disease that most commonly affects women during their childbearing years. In the past, women with lupus were advised not to get pregnant because it was thought to be too dangerous for both mother and baby. Although pregnancy with lupus is still considered high risk, most women with lupus who want to have children will be able to have safe, successful pregnancies.

Source:   http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/pregnancy-risks-with-lupus.aspx

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 20

Fact of the day.......

Though researchers don't know precisely what causes lupus, some common threads are seen in the vast majority of lupus cases. Your gender, age, genetic background, and environmental factors can all play a role in your level of risk

Source:  http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/index.aspx?xid=m_cc&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=lupus&utm_campaign=EH|CC|Immune%20System|MST&s_kwcid=TC-4324-4805019408-e-423605347

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 19

Fact of the day........

In all, Hispanic and black patients with SLE were twice as likely as whites to also have nephritis, kidney failure and inflammation of the heart lining, all of which complicate the treatment and severity of the disease, according to the researchers

Read more: http://www.healthline.com/healthday/lupus-worse-in-blacks-hispanics-than-in-whites-study-finds#ixzz12t3r0Xs1
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LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 18

Fact of the day.........

• Two-thirds of lupus patients in a LFA study reported complete or partial loss of income due to complications with their disease. 

• Annual average cost to provide medical treatment for a person with lupus: $6,000 to $10,000, with some treatment costing several thousand dollars a month. 

Email questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

source: http://lupus.about.com/od/lupus101/a/LupStats.htm

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 17

Fact of the day........

How many people get lupus? And how many die from the disease? And what’s the medical cost of having the disease? Basically, what are some key statistics? 

• Approximately 1.5 million Americans have a form of lupus.
• Systemic lupus erythematosus cases: 70%.
• Of individuals diagnosed with lupus, 90% are women.
• Eighty percent develop lupus between the ages of 15 to 45.
• Lupus is two to three times more prevalent among people of color.
• Chance of a parent or sibling having or developing lupus: 20%.

Email questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

source: http://lupus.about.com/od/lupus101/a/LupStats.htm

SAL LUPUS WALKATHON

We are so excited about our 1^st Annual TOGETHER We Are The Cure LUPUS WALK Saturday, May 26^th 2012 at Liberty Park in Renton, WA

 
There will be entertainment, games, face painting, raffles, prizes and lots of FUN!! Bring your friends, family, pets, neighbors and coworkers to walk and make a difference! Registration: 9:00AM  Start time: 10:00AM

  

We WALK to spread awareness, to give hope, to inspire, to make a change and to FIND A CURE!

It's easy to Register to Walk to join an existing team or you can also create your own personal team in honor of or in memory of a loved one. 

www.lupusmustdie.com

May is Lupus Awareness Month and to show our commitment to this cause, we will be raising funds in support of the LUPUS MUST DIE movement!  The purpose of this movement is to unite those affected by lupus to be the voice within our own community.  This great movement will begin in the states of California, Georgia, Maryland/DC, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington. This spark of hope will unite many voices, all singing the same song to create more awareness, to give hope and to find a cure.  Since there is little to no publicity about this illness, it is up to us…..Together We Are The Cure!!

If you have been affected by Lupus and live in one of the states above, please contact us at info@sistersagainstlupus.org for additional information on joining the Lupus Must Die movement

FACTS ABOUT LUPUS

For those of you who are unfamiliar with lupus, lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system of the body attacks its own cells and tissues. Specifically, the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system, and other organs of the body are affected.

• More then 1.6 million people across the nation suffer lupus
• Lupus is two to three times more prevalent among people of color
• Lupus is chronic disease with no cure 

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Please visit http://www.lupusmustdie.com/ or email us at info@sistersagainstlupus.org  

Together, We Are The Cure!

Lupus AWARENESS DAY 16

Fact of the day..........

WOW.....

A survey from the LFA discovered that over 50% of respondents suffered for more than four years before their lupus was properly diagnose.

Source: http://lupus.about.com/od/lupus101/a/LupStats.htm

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 15

Fact of the day........

What are other risk factors?

Other risk factors include exposure to sunlight, certain prescription medications, infection with Epstein-Barr virus, and exposure to certain chemicals.

Source:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/

Email questions or comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 14

Fact of the day.........

Can a fetus have lupus??

A rare condition, neonatal lupus occurs when a mother passes autoantibodies to a fetus. The unborn and newborn child can have skin rashes and other complications with the heart and blood. Usually a rash appears but eventually fades within the first six months of the child's life.

Source:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/
Email questions and comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

SAL is wishing a happy (Belated) mothers day to all the mothers!  

For all the mothers who suffer and have to live a life with Lupus, we pray you continued strength and encourage you to keep on pushing forward!!!! To all the daughters and sons, husbands, continue to support, love and be there, your play a BIG role and know that all your deeds do not go unnoticed!! Moms, you are often times the glue that holds everything & everyone together, and we want to THANK YOU for all you've done and everything you still do regaurdless of Lupus.   Happy Mothers day from Sisters Against Lupus. 

LUPUS AWARENESS DAY 13

Fact of the day.....

Have you heard of Drug-induced lupus??

Drug-induced lupus is caused by a reaction with certain prescription drugs and causes symptoms very similar to SLE. The drugs most commonly associated with this form of lupus are a hypertension medication called hydralazine and a heart arrhythmia medication called procainamide, but there are some 400 other drugs that can also cause the condition. Drug-induced lupus is known to subside after the patient stops taking the triggering medication. 

Source:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/

Email all questions and comments to sistersagainstlupus@gmail.com