Lupus and how it will change your life
- Austin James Keener
- Apr 8, 2015
- 2 min read
Lupus. Something so serious, that the government deems it as an impairment on their website. Lupus is a chronic and complex autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans to date. The reason that it is so hard to pinpoint lupus, and get rid of it quickly is because the symptoms not only come and go, but also can seem very very similar to other diseases.
The Lupus Research Institute stated that there is no SINGLE laboratory that can clearly identify the illness. Most people who end up being diagnosed have usually been to multiple doctors for multiple tests.
Lupus is mainly a woman's disease, usually between the ages of 15 to 44. Even though it is one of America's least recognized major diseases, that is no reason to discount the severity of it, and should always seek a doctors opinion if signs of the disease arise. Also, women of color are two or three times more at risk for lupus than a caucasion woman is.
Left untreated, lupus in the immune system creates antibodies that attack the body's own tissues and organs. The kidney's, brain, heart, lungs, blood, skin, and joints are all targets of the disease.
If you have felt any of these symptoms before, and been diagnosed with lupus, please fill out the form on our home page because you are elligable for social security benefits, and a monthly check.
List of different possible symptoms:
Painful or swollen joints
Fingertips and/or toes become pale or purple from the cold or stress
Sores in the mouth or nose
Low blood count
Red rash or color change on the face, across the cheek or bridge of nose
Unexplained fever for several days
Chest pain associated with breathing
Protein in the urine
Extreme fatigue — feeling tired all the time
Sensitivity to the sun
Depression, trouble thinking, and/or memory problems
Unusual hair loss, mainly on the scalp
Treating lupus can be just as difficult as diagnosing it. Lupus is usually treated by a doctor called a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist is someone who specializes in treating diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones. Lupus that affects the heart or kidneys can also be treated by other doctors specializing in that area of the body as well.
The medicines and treatments used vary per person because no two diagnosis are alike. LUPUS IS HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED. Anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-malarials, and steriods are used to treat Lupus. Chemotherapy (like what is used for cancer) is also used by rheumatologists' to supress the immune system in lupus patients.
If you or someone you know has been affected by lupus, please fill out the form on our home page. We will have an experienced attorney with 25 years of experience in this field give you a call, and discuss with you how to receive your monthly check.
DO NOT WAIST TIME. LUPUS WILL NOT GET ANY BETTER ONCE YOU HAVE IT.
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