Well, I don't know if we really do know that's "exactly" what he had, considering he must have had a host of health issues. Lupus isn't really life threatening, except in rare or unusual cases; other complications that arise from a compromised immune system can lead to life threatening conditions.
My SIL didn't die because she had lupus. She died because her immune system had been so badly damaged by lymphoma, breast cancer and other issues.
My pediatrician had lupus, but it was also lymphoma that took her because of her damaged immune system, and some other conditions that arose during her treatment. Unfortunately, her body reacted negatively to the medications used to try to control those other conditions.
I have lupus, and I plan on hanging around for a very long time. :))
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Well, I don't know if we really do know that's "exactly" what he had, considering he must have had a host of health issues. Lupus isn't really life threatening, except in rare or unusual cases; other complications that arise from a compromised immune system can lead to life threatening conditions.
My SIL didn't die because she had lupus. She died because her immune system had been so badly damaged by lymphoma, breast cancer and other issues.
My pediatrician had lupus, but it was also lymphoma that took her because of her damaged immune system, and some other conditions that arose during her treatment. Unfortunately, her body reacted negatively to the medications used to try to control those other conditions.
I have lupus, and I plan on hanging around for a very long time. :))
July 9, 2009 - 4:30pmThis Comment
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