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My Lupus Experience With Kidney Disease and Chemotherapy

Written by Regan on July 9, 2009 - 10:32pm

Regan is a Denver singer and musician.

Latest Comment by Regan on October 13, 2009 - 7:30pm View Comments

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A Lupus Patient's Perspective of Benlysta

Written by Regan on October 13, 2009 - 7:17pm

A new drug for systemic lupus is potentially on the horizon. This is groundbreaking news.

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Lupus and Other Health Conditions

Written by Rheyanne Weaver on September 3, 2009 - 9:43am

Lupus made head lines with Michael Jackson’s death, but now it has made a more positive appearance. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to lupus, so now people can have a better defense against lupus diagnosis with more knowledge.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on September 28, 2009 - 8:30pm View Comments

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Chronic Pain? Look at Your Diet

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on July 23, 2009 - 10:00pm

More and more I am hearing from patients that they are experiencing chronic pain. Sometimes it’s in their joints, sometimes their muscles and sometimes it’s all over their entire body. Chronic pain, no matter how large or small, can be debilitating because you live with it every day. Whether it is from an autoimmune condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, a car accident or fibromyalgia, try looking at your diet to reduce your inflammation.

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Michael Jackson and Lupus: Part I

Written by Regan on July 8, 2009 - 6:32pm

Please visit Regan at www.BeatLupus.com and www.ReganMizuno.com (her musician site). Regan's goal is to help raise awareness about lupus for a cure through music and advocacy.

Latest Comment by susanc on July 11, 2009 - 5:07pm View Comments

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Michael Jackson and Lupus Part II

Written by Regan on July 8, 2009 - 6:54pm

Please visit me at www.BeatLupus.com, and my musician site: www.ReganMizuno.com.

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Chronic fatigue or weight related fatigue?

ASKED by alysiak on February 10, 2009 - 9:23pm

I'm a lupus patient, but, fortunately, have been able to avoid taking prednisone for a few years, now.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on June 28, 2009 - 12:41pm View Comments

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Autoimmune Conditions and Childhood Trauma Can be Healed With a Mind/Body Approach to Treatment

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on June 24, 2009 - 7:34am

Autoimmune diseases are far more prevalent in women than in men.

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