Lupus awareness has been observed since 1977. It was originally just one week in September. It’s since moved to October and now finally to May. And while the month may have changed, the message has always been the same; “raises awareness, secure funds and support those who are suffering” from this chronic inflammatory disorder. … Continue reading “Band together for lupus awareness”
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Join the Band: Raising Our Voices for Lupus Awareness
“I was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) at age 20 and had already lost about 60% of my kidney function. I had chemotherapy for nine months along with intense steroid therapy. I thankfully went into remission and have been since four months after my diagnosis. I still struggle with fatigue and kidney problems although I was… Continue reading Join the Band: Raising Our Voices for Lupus Awareness
What Other Patients Are Saying About Solupred
Solupred is an international brand of prednisolone, a widely prescribed corticosteroid that modifies the body’s immune response and decreases inflammation. It is used to treat a host of inflammatory and autoimmune health conditions, including multiple sclerosis (acute exacerbations), organ rejection, lupus, psoriasis, asthma and ulcerative colitis. At PatientsLikeMe, where more than 120,000 patients are sharing… Continue reading What Other Patients Are Saying About Solupred