My Lupus Journey by Courtenay

What is Lupus - The Hibbs Lupus Trust

I was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) in 2012 at the age of 20. After suffering a week’s worth of consistent migraines, I wound up in hospital. Initially I was diagnosed with a blood clot on my brain, but later they realised it was a large amount of inflammation/swelling, but they still weren’t sure of the…

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Lupus – 10 Years On

Rachael - The Hibbs Lupus Trust 3

What is lupus? The answer depends on how much you want to know. A doctor would describe lupus as “a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain,…

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What is lupus?

What Is Lupus? - The Hibbs Lupus Trust

What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic and presently incurable illness of the immune system. When most people use the term ‘lupus’ they are usually referring to systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) which is a type of lupus that can affect any body tissue and organ.

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