systemic lupus erythematosus

Roxanne Black, diagnosed with lupus at the age of fifteen, describes her experiences battling the disease discusses her decision to found Friends' Health Connection, which matches patients with similar health conditions, and shares the stories of some of the people she has met through the nationwide network.

Describes the causes and symptoms of lupus, available treatments and ongoing research into new medications and therapies, and includes stories of people living with lupus and guidance on how to manage the symptoms of this disease.

Roxanne Black, diagnosed with lupus at the age of fifteen, describes her experiences battling the disease discusses her decision to found Friends' Health Connection, which matches patients with similar health conditions, and shares the stories of some of the people she has met through the nationwide network.

Explains how lupus develops and what causes it, how it effects the different parts of the body, and how it is managed, discussing anti-inflammatory therapies, disease-modifying drugs, and related topics such as pregnancy and lupus research.

Provides information about lupus for both patients and their families. Includes discussions of symptoms and manifestations of lupus; detailed explanations of medications and their side effects; and a look at the impact of lupus on the patient's life, including how the disorder can affect sex, pregnancy, family life, and work.

Photographs and text present the biography of the author Flannery O'Connor, who was stricken with lupus erythematosus at the age of 25, but continued writing until her death at the age of 40.

Describes lupus and how it can be prevented or treated.