"Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part
of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that
the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many
years. In lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system, which is the part
of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs ("foreign invaders,"
like the flu). Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies
that protect the body from these invaders. Autoimmune means your immune system
cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s
healthy tissues ("auto" means "self") and creates autoantibodies that attack and
destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and
damage in various parts of the body." Lupus Foundation of America
What does that mean?
Basically, a person's immune system attacks a person's own body for no apparent reason. There is no cure for Lupus.
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laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag,
beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that
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