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Lupus Blog Spotlight: Butterfly Girl - Living with Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert to shine a spotlight on another lupus blogger. I recently stumbled upon Butterfly Girl, who hails... is called " Butterfly Girl - Living with Lupus ." This is how she describes herself: "Basically...
Lupus Foundation of America National Butterfly Gala Celebrates A New Future for People With Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert WASHINGTON, DC-  GRAMMY® award-winner Rita Coolidge performed at the Lupus Foundation of America’s (LFA) National Butterfly Gala  in Washington, DC to a crowd of 600 celebrating a new era that offers...
2011 National Butterfly Gala Celebrates a New Era of Hope for Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert of the estimated 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide living with lupus. “The LFA’s Butterfly... of lupus.” The 2011 LFA National Butterfly Gala will honor: Roch Doliveux, Chief Executive Officer...
Butterflies Over Hollywood by Duane P. Patient Expert The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) and Maybelline® New York are excited to present Butterflies Over Hollywood -- a very special, star-studded event to raise awareness and funds for lupus, a debilitating...
Mary Wilson Brings the Crowd to Their Feet at the Butterfly Gala -- Sixth Annual Awards Dinner by Duane P. Patient Expert a crowd of nearly 500 at the Lupus Foundation of America’s Butterfly Gala - Sixth Annual Awards Dinner... were recognized for their efforts to bring national attention and resources to lupus, a devastating and life...
Entertainment, Government, and Industry Leaders Shine Light on Lupus at the Lupus Foundation of America’s National Butter by Duane P. Patient Expert by lupus. During the Butterfly Gala, the LFA and singer/songwriter Julian Lennon announced... (May 12, 2010-WASHINGTON, DC)- More than 600 people turned out tonight for the Lupus Foundation...
The Butterfly Rash by Romelette L. Patient Expert is here again. I notice the red rash last night and the scarring that goes with it. My skin is dry. Not only on my face but also on my ears. And so the rash is a testament that indeed my LUPUS...
Leaders of Fashion and Media to be Recognized by the Lupus Foundation of America by Duane P. Patient Expert City Butterfly Gala    The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) today announced the honorees... Gala held each year in Washington, DC. The Butterfly Galas raise the profile of lupus, generate...
Lennon and Cook Sing for Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert , of his classmate Lucy Vodden. Lucy passed away last year from complications of lupus. WebMD Magazine recently published a great article about Julian Lennon and his actions to raise awareness for lupus. We are posting...
Differences and Similarities Between Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis by Audrey K. Patient Expert . The symptoms of Lupus vary but usually include a ‘butterfly-shaped’ rash that appears on the cheeks.... Duncan had Lupus and would return as soon as she was well enough. Not understanding as an 8 year old...

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I have a itchy,flakey red rash on my face and have no idea what to do about it?
I have been tested for lupus because of the butterfly pattern on my face.  It's a red flakey rash.  I wash my face and scrub lose the dry skin and attempt to cover it with concealer and make up when I do venture out.  But since it continues to flake, all the makeup comes off with the flakes.  I saw...crap

Lupus: A Comprehensive Overview
Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body..., the immune systems also attacks and destroys healthy tissue and organs.  Lupus can affect many different body systems, including skin, joints, blood, kidneys, heart and lungs. The Lupus Foundation of America...crap

Comfort Butterfly
I use photography as a way to live with my Lupus and chronic pain. Looking thru the viewfinder.... This butterfly photo is one of my favorite! It is a great photo to just look at and try and escape when the pain... has been my hobby for many years, now it is my passion! Thank-You!       Comfort Butterfly...crap

Can you have Lupus if you have a Negative Comp screen??
. All the symptoms now point to Lupus. I have the low rbc's & wbc counts, blood shows GFR at 81, ALT is 48, the achy joints, arthritis, general fibro symptoms, and most importantly - the tell-tale Malar/Butterfly rash... seems to be exacerbating it. The dPT confirm ratio came back at 1.19. I need help!  Is it possible to have lupus...crap

Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?
Is there an association between rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus....”   How are RA and Lupus diagnosed? The American College of Rheumatology has defined criteria for the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.  The following lists of criteria...crap

If you have a lupus test done but it comes back negitive, could you still have lupus ?
   I had a lupus test done a few months ago and it came back negitive. Is there any possibility that I could have lupus, but it just didn't show up in my blood... Morgancrap

Living Life With Lupus: One Day At a Time
/have, you can barely lift your head off the pillow?   These are just a few of the realities of my life with lupus.   Compared to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis is predictable. While RA is characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints, lupus can't be so easily summarized.   Medically, lupus is an autoimmune disease that impacts...crap

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I wonder why a disease called Lupus can cause delayed seroconversation? Do a person with Lupus have low white blood cell or why does this disease cause delayed seroconversation... how much of that article dealt with Lupus, but it's a place to start.

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