Lupus in the headlines

And how to be a better self-advocate. September 7, 2016   Are flu and pneumonia vaccines safe if I have lupus? Scroll down for the answer. Selena Gomez announcement focuses attention on lupus' mental health impact Last week, Selena Gomez announced that she is taking a break from her world tour due to 'anxiety, panic attacks, and depression' associated with lupus. This news highlights what the lupus community knows all too well – this is a common challenge, which is frequently caused by the emotional drain from the stress of coping with the complications of physical illness. Read more Ask the Experts: Lupus & Clinical Research The development of more effective lupus treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated. Clinical trials are a part of clinical research and lead to the evaluation of safe and effective new drugs or treatment strategies. You can learn more about clinical trials by listening to this audio recording and downloading the accompanying presentation in the link below. Read the answers and join us online to discuss.   We Walk to Make Doris's Dream Come True It was a love story from the start. Doris Cano and Joey (Joe) Lopez II started dating during their senior year of high school in San Antonio. In 2002 she received a lupus diagnosis and soon after died from complications from lupus. She was 41. Despite his grief, there was something Joe knew he had to do for Doris. She had never been well enough to participate in the Walk to End Lupus Now event, although she had always wanted to take part. Now it was up to him.  Read more Featured Events Lupus Voices Advocacy Find an event near you through your local Lupus Foundation of America chapter. Walk to End Lupus Now® events: Sat., Sept. 10, 2016 Seattle, WA Sat., Sept. 17, 2016 Phoenix, AZ Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Portland, OR Sat., Oct. 22, 2016 Boston, MA Sun., Oct. 23, 2016 San Francisco, CA   Lupus: Learning and Living Seminars: Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 Tampa, FL Sat., Oct. 29, 2016 New York, NY       Sharing the Journey This month, we asked people with lupus to share the biggest life decision they have had to make because of lupus and how they handled it. Their answers will touch you, surprise you and comfort you because they will remind you that you are not alone. Read more Hispanic Heritage Month September 16 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and we are highlighting resources available in Spanish to help diagnose, manage and cope with the disease. You can access these resources with English navigation here. En honor del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, les presentamos una variedad amplia de recursos en español aquí.  Education Support What Does It Mean To Advocate For Yourself? You may have heard or seen the term, "self-advocacy." But what does it mean to advocate for yourself?  Learn more Free Yourself From Pain... It's Pain Awareness Month! In 1931, Dr. Albert Schweitzer referred to pain as 'a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself.' Pain is cited as the most common reason Americans access the health care system. It is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs. If you are like most people with lupus, you have experienced pain at some time, especially joint and muscle pain or headaches.  Read the full story here   We have moved! As of August 29, our new address is 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037. Phone numbers will remain the same. We look forward to welcoming you in our new office and continuing our mission to create a life free of lupus. Overall, the flu shot is considered to be safe and effective for people with lupus since they do not generally experience any side effects. The pneumonia vaccine is also recommended for people with lupus, and a second dose should be given five years after the first dose. Learn more You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Lupus Foundation of America's newsletter. If you would like to unsubscribe or change your preferences, please click here. Lupus Foundation of America 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Tel: 800-558-0121 Fax: 202-349-1156 lupus.org

 

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