Learn how to spot lupus and the resources available for support.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, which means your immune system—designed to protect you—gets confused and starts attacking healthy tissues instead.
It can affect your skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, and more.
While anyone can develop lupus, it most often affects:
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because it mimics other conditions. That’s why awareness is critical.
Lupus symptoms can range from mild to severe and often come in “flares” followed by periods of improvement. Common symptoms include:
Because lupus symptoms vary, early detection and routine monitoring are essential.
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Here are a few factors that might put you at risk for lupus:
Here are a few ways to treat and manage Lupus:
Here are a few ways to treat and manage Lupus:
Common types of blood pressure medications include:
We read the online discourse on high blood pressure and found that our community is looking for:
High blood pressure is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the Black community—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many people don’t realize they have it until it causes serious health problems.
Many individuals with high blood pressure have a family history of the condition, even if they lead healthy lifestyles. This genetic risk is particularly important for younger adults, who are seeing a rise in early-onset hypertension.
Black people often face significant delays in diagnosis—even during hypertensive emergencies. Whether in the ER or at a routine visit, symptoms like dizziness, chest pain, or extremely high readings may be dismissed or minimized by providers.
Even after a diagnosis, treatment equity is a major gap. Many Black people report being prescribed medications that cause unpleasant side effects—like fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness—without alternatives being offered. These symptoms are often dismissed as “normal” or “not that bad,” discouraging people from staying on treatment.
There’s no cure for lupus (yet), but many people live full lives with the right support. Explore the resources below.
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There’s no cure for lupus (yet), but many people live full lives with the right support. Explore the resources below.
