Lupus
Forum

Current topics:

• - Lupus: between fatigue and joint pain
  Daily life of patients affected by rare diseases is still a mystery for a lot of people. And World Lupus Day is one of the opportunities to change this situation. Carenity has carried out a survey amo
• - Lupus treatment generates positive results in Phase III clinical trial
  New research indicates that belimumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets a component of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
• - New blood test detects stroke and heart attack risk in lupus patients with no CVD symptoms
  The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 press conference have shown that a specific biomarker detected in the blood of lupus patients with no symp

Current topics:

• - COVID-19 and Lupus: How is lockdown and the pandemic impacting your lupus?
  The coronavirus pandemic has spread very rapidly and some strict new measures have been taken since yesterday, Monday, 24 March. Covid-19 affects everyone, regardless of age or background. But as we k
• - Lupus and pregnancy: Share your experience!
  Hello all, my husband and I are thinking about starting a family together, but I'm worried about my lupus as I've heard that it can pose a huge risk or can cause infertility. I'm not sure if maybe ado
• - How has lupus impacted your working life?
  Lupus may cause episodes of extreme tiredness, as well as many other symptoms that make it difficult to keep the ususal habits, icluding those related to work. How do you cope with this issue? Did yo

Current topics:

• - Immunosuppressive drugs and Lupus
  What immunosuppressive medecines do you take? Has it been working well for you? And what about side effects? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts, remember that it can help others!  
• - Innovative treatments
  With the progress of medical research, new medications have been developed for various chronic conditions. Are you aware of any innovative medication for lupus? If yes, how did you find out about it?
• - What is your opinion of your current treatment?
  Hello, In this discussion you can share your opinion on your current treatment for lupus: do you find it effective? how long have you been taking it? do you have any side-effects? would you lik