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Azwed
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I am not familar with Lupus. Anyone care to explain?
I am adopted and so sometimes finding out about hereditry things can be a little more difficult.
I know my family has a history of high risk for Heart disease and so I try to watch out for that. That is one of the main reasons I am trying to start running again, but with my crappy knees it is not going so well.
I am adopted and so sometimes finding out about hereditry things can be a little more difficult.
I know my family has a history of high risk for Heart disease and so I try to watch out for that. That is one of the main reasons I am trying to start running again, but with my crappy knees it is not going so well.
roxie
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My mother was diagnosed a year ago this month of having lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. She has gone through so many drugs trying to fight this disease. She was a prison guard and got a medical retirement from the state because she was unable to work. We are still fighting it out with her social security benefits. I do know that they are using some kinds of chemo drugs on it. Research on this has led to some extraordinary results. They've3 really come a long way with this.You can find a lot of useful information at
http://www.webmd.com/
I hope this helps!
My mother was diagnosed a year ago this month of having lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. She has gone through so many drugs trying to fight this disease. She was a prison guard and got a medical retirement from the state because she was unable to work. We are still fighting it out with her social security benefits. I do know that they are using some kinds of chemo drugs on it. Research on this has led to some extraordinary results. They've3 really come a long way with this.You can find a lot of useful information at
http://www.webmd.com/
I hope this helps!
Gingersnap
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My sister died of lupus complications when she was twenty two. Arm yourself with information and get on the net and pay particular attention to the NIH research. A lot of information is available but the most essential is to keep yourself healthy with proper nutrition. sleep and exercise. Good luck Lavy.
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decided to read up on lupus hopefully find some information that might help you feel less panicky about it all it basically says although it may be hereditary it only slightly effects the chances of you devolping it over someone that doesnt have any family history of lupus ... also lupus is better able to be treated nowadays
Is lupus hereditary?
It is suspected that people inherit something from their parents that predisposes them to develop lupus. They are not necessarily pre-destined to develop lupus, but they may be more susceptible. Relatives of lupus patients have an approximate 5-12% greater tendency to get the disease if family members have it.
How common is lupus?
It is not known why, but lupus occurs more often in certain ethnic groups. The incidence in Caucasians is approx. 1:1000. In African-Americans, the incidence is approx. 1:250. In Latinos the incidence is approx. 1:500.
What can trigger lupus?
It is believed that certain things may trigger the onset of lupus or cause lupus to flare, these include- Ultraviolet light, certain prescription drugs & antibiotics, infections or viruses, hormones & stress.
Is lupus a fatal disease?
The majority of people living with lupus today can expect to live a normal life span. About 20 or so years ago it was a different matter, many more people died from lupus. This was due to the fact that it was only diagnosed when it was very severe, & treatments weren't as effective. Now, with better diagnostic facilities, increased awareness & effective treatments, at least 90% of people with lupus will lead a normal lifespan. Lupus does vary in intensity & degree, & there are people who have a mild case, there are those who have a moderate case & there are some who have a severe case (severe organ involvement), which tends to be more difficult to treat & bring under control. Recent studies in longterm survival rates: Patients diagnosed with Lupus in 1990/95 have 92% chance of living more than the next 5 years (88% if initial diagnosis was lupus nephritis). This compares with 49% in 1960s. The figure has been steadily rising over the decades. Also remember that the chance of living more than the next 5 years for everybody, lupus patient or not, is less than 100%.
this is the site i went too : http://www.uklupus.co.uk/
i have a family history of glaucoma so i kind of know part of what you must feel when you start thinking about this sort of thing it can be scary but as you read more about it and learn more about it things get easier
*hugs*
Is lupus hereditary?
It is suspected that people inherit something from their parents that predisposes them to develop lupus. They are not necessarily pre-destined to develop lupus, but they may be more susceptible. Relatives of lupus patients have an approximate 5-12% greater tendency to get the disease if family members have it.
How common is lupus?
It is not known why, but lupus occurs more often in certain ethnic groups. The incidence in Caucasians is approx. 1:1000. In African-Americans, the incidence is approx. 1:250. In Latinos the incidence is approx. 1:500.
What can trigger lupus?
It is believed that certain things may trigger the onset of lupus or cause lupus to flare, these include- Ultraviolet light, certain prescription drugs & antibiotics, infections or viruses, hormones & stress.
Is lupus a fatal disease?
The majority of people living with lupus today can expect to live a normal life span. About 20 or so years ago it was a different matter, many more people died from lupus. This was due to the fact that it was only diagnosed when it was very severe, & treatments weren't as effective. Now, with better diagnostic facilities, increased awareness & effective treatments, at least 90% of people with lupus will lead a normal lifespan. Lupus does vary in intensity & degree, & there are people who have a mild case, there are those who have a moderate case & there are some who have a severe case (severe organ involvement), which tends to be more difficult to treat & bring under control. Recent studies in longterm survival rates: Patients diagnosed with Lupus in 1990/95 have 92% chance of living more than the next 5 years (88% if initial diagnosis was lupus nephritis). This compares with 49% in 1960s. The figure has been steadily rising over the decades. Also remember that the chance of living more than the next 5 years for everybody, lupus patient or not, is less than 100%.
this is the site i went too : http://www.uklupus.co.uk/
i have a family history of glaucoma so i kind of know part of what you must feel when you start thinking about this sort of thing it can be scary but as you read more about it and learn more about it things get easier
*hugs*
