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	What is Lupus? Lupus can affect people of different races, ethnicities, and ages. What is Lupus?		Lupus Symptoms Lupus can manifest differently for each person who has it. Symptoms of Lupus		Living with Lupus Listen to your body. Pace yourself. Don't blame yourself for fatigue. Coping with Lupus

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What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks healthy tissues. Lupus Symptoms, Lupus Flare, Symptoms Checklist Causes of Lupus Although we don't know the cause of lupus, in most cases the symptoms are manageable. Who Gets Lupus?, Lupus Diagnosis Lupus Treatment Each person exhibits different symptoms of lupus. Your treatment options will depend on the types of symptoms you have. Lupus Medicines, Living with Lupus, Lupus Resources  Feature Article What Causes Lupus? Provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases We don't know what causes lupus. There is no cure, but in most cases lupus can be managed. Lupus sometimes seems to run in families, which suggests the disease may be hereditary. Having the genes isn't the whole story, though. The environment, sunlight, stress, and certain medicines may trigger symptoms in some people. Other people who have similar genetic backgrounds may not get signs or symptoms of the disease. Researchers are trying to find out why. More...  Lupus News Lupus News - HealthDay • Ibuprofen Controversy Continues After Pain Drug Hearings   February 24, 2005 03:56:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Ibuprofen Controversy Continues After Cox-2 Hearings   February 24, 2005 10:56:23 AM PST, HealthDay • Japan OKs Enbrel For Rheumatoid Arthritis   February 4, 2005 08:41:21 PM PST, HealthDay • Scientists Get Handle on Kaposi's Sarcoma   February 4, 2005 08:41:21 PM PST, HealthDay • Smallpox Vaccine Risky for Some   January 28, 2005 08:41:03 PM PST, HealthDay Lupus News via RSS (What is RSS?) http://health.yahoo.com/news/rss/lupus All Health RSS Feeds

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