Hi Everyone!
In no particular order I have been sharing information about lupus. May is lupus awareness month.
The first clear description of lupus erythematosus was by Biett and was reported by his student Cazenave under the term erythema centrifugum in 1833. In 1846 Hebra, under the name of Seborrhea Congestiva described disc-shaped patches and introduced the butterfly simile for the malar rash.
The malar rash doesn't always look like a butterfly redness over the cheeks and nose. It can take over not only the face but entire body. It comes on from being in the sun. Blisters and hives can occur as well.
photo taken from the Mayo Clinic site.
Photo taken from Google.
Other facts.
I do have lupus brain fog, and it takes me a few minutes to get out what I want to say. This is a new symptom for me. I used to speak in front of hundreds of people, I don't think I could do that now. LOL Mr. M. and I watch Jeopardy and I know the answers to some of the clues but can't get it out fast enough. uhhhggg.
Raynaud's is horrible. I get it on occasion. Especially if I have worked my hands. Like in the garden shoveling and mixing soil.
There is no cure.
Nicole
9 comments:
...this saddens me.
I didn't know Seal's facial scars came from lupus. I always wondered what had caused them.
You could be saving lives by posting this info. Thank you, and God bless you my friend.
I had a neighbor once who had lupus. It was a struggle. A real struggle. :(
Thank you for the information
I really feel sad about what you are going through. Good health is true the best gift
Lots of information and photos about Lupus ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I've heard of this rash, but have never seen it. And I didn't know Seal had it too.
Funny, I had just heard about Seal a couple months ago.
Fibro fog sounds much the same...the losing words altogether or having to search for them when you know you know them. Like your brain is not crisp and clear anymore. Like a blanket has been thrown over it. Hard to describe.
Many things are similar to fibro and many are different. I am learning a lot. I think your path is harder, my friend. *many gentle hugs*
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