Understanding your (or your loved one's) new diagnosis of Lupus is the first step to learning to thrive with it. This is part 2 of a 2 part series discussing everything newly diagnosed lupus patients need to know.

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Top 10 Things to know about Lupus Pt 1: [ Ссылка ]
Common Lupus Symptoms: [ Ссылка ]
Race & SLE: Understand the Connection: [ Ссылка ]
5 Things you need to know about your +ANA: [ Ссылка ]

⏱Time Stamps:
1:45 - Lupus is most commonly diagnosed in young women
2:50 - The cause of lupus is still unknown but most likely a result of the interplay between genetics and the environment (both internal and external)
*4:50 - why can't treating an infection or removing a toxin cure lupus?
6:57 - Children of lupus patients have a higher risk of developing an autoimmune disease but it is not destined
8:23 - Lupus patients can have successful pregnancies
10:20 - The lessons of lupus can be a gift

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👩🏻‍⚕️ About me:
Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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