Lupus Information

 Posted on November 15, 2009 in Social Security Disability

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that can perturb any part of the body. The disease is often irregular, alternating between periods of illness and remission and can be completely unpredictable. Not only is the illness unpredictable, but so are the symptoms. Unlike many diseases that come with specific warnings of contraction, signs of lupus can be as simple as unusual fatigue, pain in the joints, or a fever. Yet, while some signs are fairly ordinary, others can have an immediate disabling impact on the individual. Although there are numerous treatments for the disease, currently there is no cure for lupus.

Recently, while reading the latest post on Tomasz Stasiuk's Colorado Social Security Law Blog I came across a video on the blog sponsored by the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation that really delves into the lives of several individuals with lupus. I learned a lot from the video and wanted to share it with you.