I was diagnosed with lupus 20 years ago and with primary biliary cirrhosis this past year. I also have inflammatory arthritis.

Part of the terminology made sense to me, so I knew it had something to do with the liver. To get an idea of what your condition is about, I found this brief explanation on the Mayo Clinic site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-biliary-cirrhosis/DS00604

I know that lupus causes your body to attack itself. How are you being treated for you conditions, particularly the cirrhosis? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

Loretta, We appreciate you taking the time to share with us. You can find information about lupus in the following articles.

https://www.empowher.com/community/blog/alysiak/08/02/11/6-new-lupus-gen...

https://www.empowher.com/community/blog/alysiak/08/02/06/lupus-and-heart...

You may also want to read this woman's story about being diagnosed with multiple conditions including lupus.

https://www.empowher.com/community/blog/empowher/08/04/11/winning-the-up...

Can you offer other women tips for dealing with lupus?