Hello,
I really need advice. My mother was diagnosticed wit lupis and I have no idea what lupis is. Does my father also has lupis? The situation in the house is very nervos and I can't help asking myself if lupis is dangerous? Is this like some kind of cancer? Is she going to die?!!!
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Hi,
I will try to explain you what is lupis.
Lupis is not (sexually) transmited disease- lupis is not contagious, so I supose your fahter doesn't have it.
It is also known, that nine out of ten people that are affected by lupis are women- during the age of 15- 45 lupis strikes women 15 times more frequently than is attacks men. It is also known that lupis can occur at any age or sex, but as I said, more frequent is with women. People of all races have lupis, but lupis is more common in women of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent.
No, lupis is not a form of cancer, although is works similar. Lupis is a long-lasting chronic autoimmune disease. Let’s put is that way- for unknown reasons your mother’s immune system became hyperactive and it attacked her normal tissue. This attack results in inflammation. By inflammation I mean elimination of foreign body organisms, such as viruses and prevention of further injury. Signs of inflammation are: warmth, swelling, redness, pain and similar. This signs are usually long- lasting with lupis, than they damage tissue and yes, unfortunately it can lead to a death case. But lupis is not universally fatal disease (as is known for cancer): today with treatment 80-90% of the people with lupis live normally after treatment of lupis. So, please don’t worry for your mother that much.
Since there are four forms of lupis and only one has little higher possibility of death result, I really think you are worried too much, but I understand you- it’s your mother we are talking about.
My suggestion- try talking to your parents- explain them you know for your mother’s case and explain them you are old enough to be equal part of the family so you have the right to know what is going on.
Especially be supportive to your mother.
Hope you are more informed with what is lupis.
And I think everything will work out just fine in your family!
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I can agree with the previous answer. Lupus (lupis is common misspelling of this condition) is not contagious and it is most certainly that your father doesn't have it.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by a rash or lesions on skin and other vital organ. It can be a really dangerous condition so your mother needs a medical attention. There are two kind of lupus and they differ a lot in terms of severity so doctors can tell you the real diagnose only after they determine her state.
Just like guest said, lupus mainly attacks women and its main cause is still unknown, but some studies showed that genetic factors may be behind it. Of course, we cannot ignore environmental factors or hormonal deficiency.
Wish you and your mother all the best!
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I eat only vegetarian foods now, no meat or seafood and little to no milk products. I take vitamins nearly every single day. I don't go out into the sun and use strong sunscreen when I do have to be in the sun along with a hat. (Yes, people kid me, but I'd rather be healthier than sick.)
I try to avoid stress as much as possible. I do drink soymilk, and eat a lot of soy products for my proteins.
My doctors have me on nonsteroidal anti-inflamitory (non narcotic) medicine and I also take allergy meds (because I do have a lot of allergies. I think the fact I DO have allergies has been a blessing for me because in Lupis, your body attacks itsself in what it seems to be an allergic reaction to its own self.
I have had very few Lupus attacks and have been able to become active again - so much more so than my friends who have Lupus and who do eat meat and go out into the sun to tan and spend a lot of time in the sun.
A lot of people don't want to change eating habits or to avoid sun - but for me, it has made all the difference in the world. My pain level is so much lower and my life is so much better.
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Question... She got the blood test back and everything and the came out positive. Is there any chance there is a posiblily it's limes disease because her simptoms are quite similar to limes. Anyway on monday she's going to a doctor that specializes in lupus to get a 2nd opinion. And is there a great web site that helps others understand the disease? Thanks for your time!
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Is there a chance we could still claim the win??
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Michael & Elizabeth May
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so my ten year old neice just moved to folrida from NY. Since she been there she was hosiptalized for menegitis. she was "cured" to say. But just this past week she was back in hosiptal sayin it was viral menigites its not that anymore she's had spinal taps and all kinds of test done atm she is home but there going to test for lupis now. Shes TEN. WTF they have no idea what is wrong wit her
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Aunt Scared in NY
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