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As many of you have become aware, October is Lupus Awareness Month. In the past I have run a couple of contests to bring light to this difficult disease. And I am doing that again this year. Here is what I wrote on the subject of SLE in the past.
"The word Lupus is latin for wolf, which is said to both, attack like the wolf... and give a person with the disease, skin rashes that resemble the bite of a wolf.
The thing about Lupus, is that people in general, don't have any idea what it is or how debilitating, devastating and possibly life-threatening it can be.
As, most of you know...I have been fighting the disease for many years, and have beaten it back.... many times! I am THRILLED to report that my latest round of blood tests show that I am in REMISSION!! ~ HALLELUJAH!! Thank you, sweet Lord!
I was told when first diagnosed that I would be lucky to stay out of a wheelchair for another year.
BUT....I'M STILLING WALKING!
I was told "Systemic Lupus Erythematoses" could kill me within 5 years.
BUT....I'M STILL HERE!
I was told that there is no cure and that I could only fight symptoms with medication.
BUT....I fought with Meds only at first, then when that wasn't enough; with vitamins, food supplements, music, laughter, fasting, and most importantly INFORMATION! I became educated on the subject. I studied... Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Natural Healing...you name it!"
*HERE ARE THE FACTS:
(Please Watch this quick video if you don't have time to read everything!) [link] (Video found at X-Plain.com)
*Introduction to Lupus (Information found at www.lupus.org)
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens.
In an autoimmune disorder like lupus, the immune system cannot tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies - called "auto-antibodies" (auto meaning 'self' ) cause inflammation, pain and damage to various parts of the body.
Inflammation is considered the primary feature of lupus. Inflammation, which in Latin means "set on fire," is characterized by pain, heat, redness, swelling and loss of function, either on the inside or on the outside of the body (or both).
For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. Although epidemiological data on lupus is limited, studies suggest that more than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year.
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) estimates between 1.5 - 2 million Americans have a form of lupus, but the actual number may be higher. More than 90 percent of people with lupus are women. Symptoms and diagnosis occur most often when women are in their child-bearing years, between the ages of 15 and 45.
In the United States, lupus is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans than in Caucasians.
Symptoms
Although lupus can affect any part of the body, most people experience symptoms in only a few organs. The most common of symptoms with SLE are listed below. Occurrences of particular symptoms happening are listed as percentages.
* Achy joints / arthralgia (95 percent) * Fever of more than 100 degrees (90 percent) * Arthritis / swollen joints (90 percent) * Prolonged or extreme fatigue (81 percent) * Skin Rashes (74 percent) * Anemia (71 percent) * Kidney Involvement (50 percent) * Pain with deep breathing / pleurisy (45 percent) * Butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose (42 percent) * Sun or light sensitivity / photosensitivity (30 percent) * Hair loss (27 percent) * Abnormal blood clotting problems (20 percent) * Raynaud's phenomenon (17 percent) * Seizures (15 percent) * Mouth or nose ulcers (12 percent)
* I have personally experienced all but one of these symptoms. *If you have several of them, please see your doctor right away.
HOW CAN I HELP?
*Donations can be made to 'The Lupus Foundation of America' here: [link]
*You can also take part in my Lupus Awareness Contest by simply submitting an entry! ~ I will donate 50 cents to the foundation for every entry. So, please consider entering my contest below!
Jeez, haven't even heard of lupus before, it seems pretty severe... Anyway, it's great you wrote this article so non informed people like me can get a clue of what you're dealing with.
*hugs*
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//Denice
First lesson in Swedish: glad yeah = glädje = happiness 8D
Thank you for showing everyone this disease - my grandmother suffers from it, and has for a long time. It really is horrible, and not nearly enough people know about it. *hugs*
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In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community.
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one trully outstanding deviant. `Cyantre is one of the most helpful deviants within our community. With a positive attitude and a resourceful mind, you can always find him providing support and encouragement to those in need. Always looking for ways in which he can get more involved in our community, John's positive presence is to be aspired to. A well respected poet, John is a must-have on your deviantWATCH to make sure that you don't miss out on your dose of community inspiration. It's with great pleasure that the Deviousness Award for November 2009 goes to... Read More
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"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."
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...This too, shall pass...
Anyway, it's great you wrote this article so non informed people like me can get a clue of what you're dealing with.
*hugs*
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//Denice
First lesson in Swedish:
glad yeah = glädje = happiness 8D
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