A friend of mind just found out she has Lupus...what is it and how can I help her?
A friend of mind just found out she has Lupus...what is it and how can I help her?
It's an autoimmune disorder. The body basically attacks itself periodically. Kind of like it attacks viruses etc. except it targets healthy tissue instead. It is nasty and doesn't seem very well understood. The kidneys and joints(like rheumatoid arthritis) in particular take a beating from it. There is a distinctive facial rash that comes with attacks. There are Lupus support groups that will help her. Help her find one if she hasn't already. Good luck.
I know 2 people who have it. One has had it for 15 years or so. He has good days and bad days when he just has no stamina. Some can live a pretty normal and long life with it. It is a misunderstood disease that even a lot of the doctors do not quite understand it fully. Pray and also they will want to rest and sleep more than usual, even though they may carry on a normal day. God bless her!
My Mom has Lupus. Even the definition of Lupus is not well understood. If you have 5 of 11 symptoms, you have Lupus. So, it can come and go. Have her go to the best rhumatologyst that she can find, one with extensive experience with Lupus. She must stay out of the sun-wear a hat and long sleves.Pray for her.