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Differences and Similarities Between Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis by Audrey K. Patient Expert When I was in second and third grade I had a wonderful teacher named Mrs. Duncan, she was a favorite and f... Read on »
B and T Cell Puzzle by Julia O. Registered NurseHealth Maven I am always intrigued by those problematic cells in my body that are responsible for so many of my autoimmu... Read on »

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also called simply lupus, is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body creates antibodies, which instead of protecting the body, attack the body's connective tissues. ... » Read on
There are many symptoms of SLE. Rarely do two people have the same symptoms, the most common ones include: joint aches and pains, swollen joints, ... » Read on
The cause of systemic lupus erythematosus is unknown. It appears to be triggered in some people, by: sunlight, stress, viral infection, ... » Read on
Because SLE can show up in a number of ways it is sometimes initially misdiagnosed; for example as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or ME. A range of blood tests can be carried out to help diagno... » Read on
There is at present no cure for SLE. Treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms and slowing the development of the condition. Individuals can have years in remission but flare-ups do occur. The treatme... » Read on