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Cool facts about Lupus


More people have Lupus than AIDS, cereball palsy,multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis combined

More than 5 million people worldwide have Lupus

The most aggressive type is SLE that can attack ALL organs of the body

The most common types of Lupus are systematic (SLE), Discoid (skin) and drug-induced

About 90% of all Lupus patients are woman

Triggers of a Lupus flare are stress, exhaustion, weather and a poor diet

Lupus is commonly diagnosed between age 15-44 ( I was 12 when I was diagnosed)

Most commonly African Americans have Lupus

Lupus can mimic other non related illnesses

There is no cure


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