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LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis. We presently have over 5500 members and a number of Regional Groups around the UK who arrange medical talks, publish local newsletters, set up local occasions and organise fundraising events. LUPUS UK also produces an informative national magazine with lupus articles, letters, reports, and photographs, and operates a strong Grant Programme for research purposes and welfare.
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What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system is dysfunctional and mistakenly identifies the body’s own tissues as foreign invaders. In people with lupus, the immune system creates autoantibodies to attack the body’s tissues. These form immune complexes which cause inflammation and damage – possibly affecting the organs and/or the joints in some lupus patients. Lupus disproportionately affects females and people from Black African, Caribbean, and Asian ancestries.
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LUPUS UK FACTSHEETS
LUPUS: Incidence within the Community
LUPUS: The Joints and Muscles
LUPUS and Pregnancy
LUPUS: A Guide for Patients
LUPUS: The Skin and Hair
LUPUS and Blood Disorders
LUPUS: The Symptoms and Diagnosis
LUPUS: Fatigue and your Lifestyle
LUPUS and Medication
LUPUS and the Kidneys
LUPUS: The Heart and Lungs
LUPUS and the Feet
LUPUS and Associated Conditions
LUPUS: The Mouth Nose and Eyes
LUPUS and Men
LUPUS and the Brain
LUPUS and Light Sensitivity
LUPUS and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
LUPUS: Bone Health &
Osteoporosis
LUPUS and Depression
Living With Lupus
Manage Your Lupus
Eclipse Light Sensitivity
GP or Consultant Visits
Cost of Living Crisis
Benefits
Prescription Charges
Working with Lupus
Fatigue
Lupus Hair Loss and Wigs
Travel Insurance
Freedom Insurance
Life Insurance
Diet and Exercise
Lupus and Depression
Lupus In Young People
Family and Friends