Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million people in the US, though the actual number is likely higher due to misdiagnosis. It affects more women than men, especially African American women. There are over 102,000 hospitalizations per year for lupus at an undetermined cost. Living with lupus support groups aim to educate individuals about managing the disease through goals, problem-solving as a team, and striving to help every individual cope with the challenges while maintaining balance and harmony in their lives.

1. Living With
Lupus
You have it but it does not have you!

2. Public Service Announcement
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million people which is
not an accurate number because it is often misdiagnosed. Lupus affects
more women than men especially African-American women are more
likely to have the disease than Caucasian women. There are 102,000
hospitalizations per year and the cost is undetermined due to the
misdiagnosis of symptoms that are similar to Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and
Pulmonary.

3. Public Service Announcement
Living with Lupus, we can help you to counteract the disease. We will
teach each individual about the disease. We will achieve goals and solve
problems by working as a team. We will perform with integrity for the good
of each individual. We will strive to help every individual. You are not
alone in this battle of living with Lupus. Together, we will succeed in
bringing harmony and balance to one’s life. We can overcome the
challenges that the disease can bring you. Together as one to overcome
the challenge and look forward to brighter days.

9. Lupus
YOU HAVE IT
BUT
IT DOES NOT HAVE YOU!

15. Testimonial
 Patty an 80 year old white female with Lupus and Cardiovascular Disease.
She was diagnosed with Lupus in 1987 when she had her first heart attack.
Her cardiologist seen that her face was broke out with the malar rash which
is the butterfly pattern which is recognized as Lupus Discoid. Her
cardiologist sent her blood work to the CDC for confirmation. She has been
doing nutritional and herbal therapy under the advisement of her
cardiologist and primary care physician. She has learned through
education of her disease and nutrition that she can keep her Lupus under
control. She has not been hospitalized for her Lupus since doing the
nutritional and herbal therapy. Her motto is “I eat to live not live to eat.”

16. References
 www.cdc.gov
 www.nih.gov
 www.who.org
 www.in.gov
 www.lupus.org
 www.lupusresearch.org
 www.lupusresearchinstitute.org
 www.ncbi.nih.gov
 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 www.medlineplus.gov