Lupus: An overview
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor. I speak from experience but have no proper medical training. I am in no way telling you how lupus should be treated or that every case is like mine. No two cases of lupus are identical. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions regarding lupus. I would say that the majority of people have at least heard of lupus. The problem I keep encountering is that while the name rings a bell to most...it is difficult to find people who actually know what it is and what it means. A Quick Lesson Before I start: It is okay. You are not even close to the only person who is in the dark on lupus. That is one of the reasons I have this blog. I am passionate about educating the public on this disease and why it is important. Okay, back to it. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This basically means that your immune system is not only overactive, but turns on the body and attacks it's own organs and tissues. Lupus by definition is a chronic inflammatory dis...