About Me

Lupus is a chronic, lifelong autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in different parts of the body. In lupus, the body's own immune system loses the ability to tell the difference between itself and foreign substances like viruses and bacteria. The immune system attacks the body's own tissues and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart lungs brain blood or skin. The result is inflammation, pain and damage.

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Lupus On the Go online newsletter for young lupus patients and Greater Florida chapter events:
Walk for Lupus 2008 .

I'd like to meet:

Any young patient diagnosed with lupus in Florida who would like to share and discuss their experiences (school, work, families) and what it is like be young and have lupus.

To Learn More About Lupus
Lupus On the Go online newsletter for young lupus patients and Greater Florida chapter events:

It's Not Too Late! Online Contributions will be accepted until June 17, 2008
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My Blog

Tips To Travel

Greetings from Illinois! I am writing from the midwest and this "Florida Girl" is definitely missing the Sunshine State. While preparing for my trip, I went through the usual concerns...
Posted by Young Lupus Patients of Greater Florida on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:52:00 PST

Lupus and Hair Loss

Recently we had someone raise the question about lupus and hair loss. Sometimes lupus patients lose hair due to the disease process and others due to treatment. Here are a few recommendati...
Posted by Young Lupus Patients of Greater Florida on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:58:00 PST