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The idea that lupus is generally
a fatal disease is one of the gravest misconceptions about this illness.
In fact, the prognosis of lupus is much better than ever before. Today,
with early diagnosis and current methods of therapy, 80-90 percent of
people with lupus can look forward to a normal lifespan if they follow
the instructions of their physician, take their medication(s) as prescribed,
and know when to seek help for unexpected side-effects of a medication
or a new manifestation of their lupus. Although some people with lupus
have severe recurrent attacks and are frequently hospitalized, most people
with lupus rarely require hospitalization. There are many lupus patients
who never have to be hospitalized, especially if they are careful and
follow their physician's instructions.
New research brings unexpected findings each year. The progress made in
treatment and diagnosis during the last decade has been greater than that
made over the past 100 years. It is therefore a sensible idea to maintain
control of a disease that tomorrow may be curable.
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Lupus
Alliance, Michigan 26507 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Phone: 800.705.6677 Fax: 586.775.8494 Email:
info@milupus.org |
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