EPISODE 30 LUPUS
from The Health Flo Hosted by Jean Armand
Lisa Wigfall-Parker, a longtime friend we met in college at Seton Hall University. Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (SLE) in high school. Lisa was given a life expectancy of 10 years after her diagnosis. She shares her 40 plus years beating Lupus. Types of Lupus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus- the most common form of Lupus that affects many organs such as kidneys, joints, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. Cutaneous (Discoid )Lupus- affects the skin only Drug-Induced Lupus- Certain drugs can cause lupus-like symptoms; this is temporary. Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus- affects the babies of women with specific autoantibodies. Foundations Lupus Foundation of America: The Lupus Foundation of America Walk to End Lupus Now events are held in 70 locations across America. Go lupus.org to get more information
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