Lupus 'Illness Awareness'

     Lupus is a potentially life threatening disease that effects about 1.5 million Americans. Lupus can effect many different parts of the body. Lupus is a type of autoimmune system disorder in which the body cannot distinguish the difference between foreign antibodies and its own organs. So basically what happens is that the body ends up attacking its own organs thinking they are foreign substances. (The Lupus Foundation of America)

An autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy cells, lupus has no known origin. While its symptoms are primarily recognizable, they can often mimic other diseases, thereby delaying accurate diagnosis. Joint pain, poor circulation and a telltale rash are just three of myriad symptoms indicative of lupus, a disease that inevitably impacts major organs by way of compromising the body's defenses, as well as through invasive steroid treatment that weakens bones.

What is lupus? Think about it, don’t grab a phone or look it up. Think about it and learn about it. What is lupus? What are some things you have heard or thought of that can be proven or denied today in this essay?

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in an overly active state that attacks healthy, functioning tissue. This disease is not well known mainly for two reasons, firstly, it is not given enough hype in social media. Secondly, many people show symptoms during the early stages of lupus however, the victims do not recognize its severity until the disease has afflicted permanent damage. This is usually because some symptoms are similar to other less threatening ailments. Lupus affects many systems of the body which include the gastrointestinal system, the cardiopulmonary system, the musculoskeletal system, the renal system, and the integumentary system. This disease is formerly caused by genetic inheritance however, there are a great number of factors that trigger the immediate onset of lupus, as it is not necessarily prevalent on a person who has the genes from birth. Although there is no known cure for lupus, efficacious forms of treatment are possible.

Demi Lovato is a strong individual, she has multiple mental illnesses that she has struggled through most if her life. Lovato tells People Magazine, “Mental Illnesses can effect anyone and although help is available, it often goes untreated.” This quote is true for so many people, some are either terrified to tell people for multiple reasons and some think they will be fine after a while. Demi Lovatos father had a mental illness that caused him not to be in her life. Lovatos father died in 2013, that is when the Lovato Scholarship Program started. Demi Lovato wants to help those people who cannot afford to get professional help.

During my interview with Cara Wilson, we discussed different topics of what it was like to raise her deaf son, Cole. I have known both Cara and Cole for a very long time, Cole attends St. Rita School for the Deaf which is where my mother works, and Cara is very involved in the school. We discussed a variety of different topics and it was very interesting and very eye-opening for the most part.

The location that I choose to interview my friend was at the library. We sat a quiet table where that wasn’t crowded. The interview took place for 12 minutes. I was questioning and she was answering. I recorded her answers as she was speaking and I also recorded her talking so I would be able to use it in the paper to quote her and as a reference when I am writing the paper.

Some recent studies have reported that people diagnosed with Lupus have a significantly increased risk for Cancer, particularly leukemia and lymphoma. While this may make sense, at first glance, based upon the fact that Lupus is an autoimmune disease and, therefore, the immune system is compromised, there is still some question remaining as to whether higher incidents of leukemia and lymphoma occur in Lupus patients than within the general population. Exploring this topic would involve analyzing the incidence of comorbid Lupus & Cancer compared to Cancer in the absence of Lupus and Cancer in comorbidity with other autoimmune disorders.

We already brought you part one of this informative and educational list of facts about lupus, one of the most common diseases in the United States. We found out that it's hard to tell who has it, and that there are many famous sufferers. Here is part two of our list.

Diagnosis of lupus is complex. From the appearance of the first symptoms to an adequate diagnosis, on average it takes six years.

I would interview M for many reasons. First, I would want to find out her likes and dislikes so that I could properly motivate her. Secondly I would want to figure out what she thinks her strengths and weakness are. I want to know if she is self aware, and if she can make good behavioral decisions. Lastly I want to give M an opportunity to take responsibility of her actions, decisions and her victories. Hopefully by involving her in this way I will collect good information and make her an active part of her education.

SLE is manifested through many different symptoms because it can affect different organs. Initially present usually general symptoms such as weight loss , exhaustion , fever , swollen lymph nodes and skin rashes that can appear gradually or suddenly. After some time also they tend to be pain in multiple joints.

It’s the first time that I really think in stars and constellations. I see them all the nights but today was the first day that I look for a real meaning in those bright points in the sky. For my essay I choose the constellation “Lupus” and the reason it’s very easy, i love animals and wolf is one of my favorites. This constellation is situated in the south hemisphere between two others, Centaurus and Scorpius. In addition it’s not a big constellation; it is composed by thirty not very bright stars.

Seems Lupus is getting disobedient ... It’s time to teach it some discipline. But, before that you have to bring it in your life.

Interview a smoker to learn firsthand how the smoker started and when, why they continue, whether they have tried to quit and how that has worked, any health issues, etc? Summarize the interview in half of a page and relate your findings to the literature, how is your interviewee similar and dissimilar to the literature?