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On average, individuals with Lupus have a life expectancy of five years less than that of an average, healthy person. Currently, the lifespan of a healthy individual is 77 - 80 years old. Therefore, someone with Lupus has a life expectancy of 72 - 75 years old.
Remember, this is just an average, and every person is different. Whereas some people are severely affected by their Lupus and can die earlier from complications, others can control this chronic illness and live well past what is considered the "normal" life expectancy.
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Lupus gout and fibromyalgia are common forms of what?
Arthritis.
How can lupus be misdiagnosed?
Approximately 15% of diagnoses of lupus may be misdiagnoses of other disorders, including fibromyalgia, seronegative spondyloarthropathies such as ankylosing spondylitis
Is lupus fog and fibromyalgia fog similar?
The "fog" described by Lupus patients and Fibromyalgia patients is basically the same thing. It typically consists of a feeling of cognitive impairment where you may not be able to remember basic things, words, or even what you are doing. This can often be worsened by some medications, however it is most likely a side effect of dealing with constant pain and ineffective sleep.
How is lupus going to affect my life?
With medical management and treatment, you can lead a normal life with lupus.
Can post traumatic stress cause fibromyalgia?
A major life stress, physical or mental, can bring about the onset of Fibromyalgia.
Is systemic lupus erythematosis life threatening?
Lupus can be life threatening at times, thus it is important to be under the care of a rhuematologist and get regular blood work done. The most common reason lupus is life threatening is when lupus affects the kidneys.
What causes arthalgia?
Arthralgia is the medical term for joint pain. There are many possible causes for joint pain including arthritis, injury, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
What actors and actresses appeared in Life With Lupus - 2012?
The cast of Life With Lupus - 2012 includes: Danielle Gnidec Karen Gnidec
What other illnesses occur with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is often triggered by a major physical or mental stress. Therefore, the same factors that lead to certain other conditions may also lead to fibromyalgia. Some of these conditions include migraines; autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and ankylosing spondyilitis; irritable bowel syndrome; and depression.
What is a form of rheumatism but does not affect the joints?
All cases of rheumatism can affect joints HYowever there are many forms of arthritis such as RA lupus that can effect other parts of the body.
What is alveolar rheumatic lupus?
Alveolar rheumatic lupus is a rare, life threatening manifestation of lupus that can possibly cause a hemorrhage in the little sacks (alveoli) in the lungs.
How is rheumatiod arthritis fibromyalgia and SLE linked?
Fibromyalgia is a name given to a group of symptoms marked by generalized pain and muscle stiffness. These symptoms can be felt in any area of the body. Other symptoms include fatigue and insomnia. Fibromyalgia, unlike RA Fibromyalgia does not cause inflammation or damage to the painful areas, Like RA it can occur in any part of the body.Like RA Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): SLE is an autoimmune disorder that can affect many organ systems within the body.
