What is LUPUS?

🌸 What is Lupus?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system — which normally fights infections — mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. This can lead to inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, and lungs.

There are several types of lupus, but the most common form is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which affects multiple systems in the body. In some cases, it can also affect the brain and nervous system, leading to what's known as Neuropsychiatric Lupus — causing symptoms like seizures, mood changes, memory issues, or even psychosis.

💡 Common Symptoms

Fatigue

Joint pain or swelling

Skin rashes (often a butterfly-shaped rash across the face)

Fever

Hair loss

Chest pain

Sensitivity to sunlight

Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

💊 Treatment & Management

There is currently no cure for lupus, but it can often be managed effectively with medications such as:

Steroids (e.g., Prednisone) to reduce inflammation

Immunosuppressants to control overactive immune response

Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine

Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories

Early diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are key to improving quality of life and preventing complications.

❤️ Living with Lupus

Lupus is often called an "invisible illness" because many symptoms are not outwardly visible. Flare-ups can come and go, and the unpredictability of the disease can affect every aspect of a person’s life — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Support from family, friends, and medical professionals is essential. Many people with lupus lead full, meaningful lives with the right care and lifestyle adjustments.