Men Can Have Lupus

Even though 90% of cases of lupus are diagnosed in women of child bearing age, the other 10% of cases are in men, with much the same symptoms and treatment.  The Lupus Foundation of America has a Patient Education Series, with information on understanding the disease, living with the disease, coping with the disease, how it affects the body and managing lupus in relation to family life and the workplace.  It also has information on the emotional impact of chronic disease.

Source: www.lupus.org

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"How to" Tips During Cold and Flu Season

How to protect yourself during the cold months

The Lupus Foundation published recommendations to protect yourself during the cold and flu season.
This is especially important for lupus patients, because, a cold or the flu not only make you feel horrible from the illness, but also has the potential to cause a flare or increase the activity of the lupus.  The helpful hints are applicable to all of us, also.  They are:

• avoid people who are sick, specifically personal contact
• wash all surfaces of hands and fingers frequently with hot, soapy water for at least 15 seconds
• public surfaces--bathrooms, office equipment, store countertops, gas pump handles, and any surface in restaurants--can expose you to germs
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth
• shield coughs with the crook of your arm instead of your hands when coughing or sneezing
• stay home from work if sick

Source:  www.lupus.org

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., 
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309