Lisa Wigfall-Parker, a longtime friend we met in college at Seton Hall University. Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (SLE) in high school. Lisa was given a life expectancy of 10 years after her diagnosis. She shares her 40 plus years beating Lupus.
Types of Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus- the most common form of Lupus that affects many organs such as kidneys, joints, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.
Cutaneous (Discoid )Lupus- affects the skin only
Drug-Induced Lupus- Certain drugs can cause lupus-like symptoms; this is temporary.
Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus- affects the babies of women with specific autoantibodies.
Foundations
Lupus Foundation of America:
The Lupus Foundation of America Walk to End Lupus Now events are held in 70 locations across America. Go lupus.org to get more information
