Lupus Uncovered: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Dr. Francesca Okoye

In Episode 27 of The Care Room with Dr. Cindy, Dr. Francesca Okoye unpacks lupus in a clear, compassionate, and deeply educational conversation. From fatigue and hair loss to rashes and symptoms many people overlook, she explains how autoimmune disease can show up in ways that are often misunderstood and why early awareness can be life-changing.Dr. Okoye shares her mission as a rheumatologist: helping patients “turn down the heat” when the immune system begins working against them. She also discusses why feeling better doesn’t always mean treatment should stop, and how consistency with medication can prevent flares and protect vital organs long term.This episode is empowering, practical, and filled with hope for anyone living with lupus, supporting someone with chronic illness, or wanting to better understand autoimmune conditions.