Check out any of the links below to get more information about Lupus.
Lupus Information
Lupus Support
Lupus Publications
Lupus Information
The Lupus Foundation of America
This is probably one of the best and most well-known Lupus resources on the internet. You can buy a subscription to their publication Lupus Now or donate a subscription to someone with lupus who can’t afford one- the magazine is full of great articles about lupus treatments, facts and coping strategies. The website has personal stories from real lupus patients, a message board and information on how you can make a difference through volunteering and advocacy. They will also link you to scientific journals and other resources – if you only look at one Lupus website, let it be this one!
3/13 – Follow along the LFA’s Road to a Lupus Cure through their blog.
CouldIHaveLupus
This website from the Department of Health and Human Services has a list of symptoms, message board and online diaries from lupus patients.
The US National Library of Medicine
This site has an interactive tutorial about Lupus. It also links to Medline Plus, where you can find information about symptoms, treatments, clinical trials and more.
Women’s Health.Gov
This site provides a handy Lupus Fact Sheet with all the basics along with a long list of links to other lupus-related publications.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
This group focuses on the huge range of autoimmune diseases, including a large section on Lupus. They have free publications to download and print, not only for yourself, but also to help friends and family better understand what having lupus means. Consider ordering their CD (it’s free) which contains a bunch of lupus brochures. Though it’s geared toward health providers, the information can help anyone better understand how to speak to their doctors about Lupus.
SLE Lupus Foundation
Based in both New York City and LA, this site hosts fundraising events to support Lupus research and assist the many Lupus patients who have limited resources. They also provide counseling, referral services and aid in applying for disability and other government aid. I’ve gone to a lot of their New York events and have always found the volunteers there incredibly supportive and helpful. If you live in the New York City or Los Angeles area, these folks are the ones to talk to!
Lupus Research Institute
Sites like LRI are where the real fight against lupus takes place. This funding organization doesn’t just specialize in lupus research, but in novel, innovative research tackling new ideas and approaches to understanding lupus that might not get support from more conventional sources. If you want to keep up with the latest information on lupus research, this is the site to watch. If you want to take a more active role in helping science whip lupus, you can find information about clinical trials at their sister site, LupusTrials.org.
Lupus Support
ButYouDontLookSick
This is a great support resource that covers not only Lupus, but other chronic illnesses. The Spoon Theory is a must-read if you want a glimpse of what living with one of these illnesses is really like or check out the message boards. Support the site by buying something from their gift shop or read the articles.
Lupus Alliance
Another powerhouse of resources and information, the Lupus Alliance of America is a group of agencies committed to offering support and resources for lupus patients. Their website has information about government aid, clinical trials, lupus advocacy and support for caregivers as well.
Cure4Lupus
Lupus Symptoms, Information, Awareness and Research. Shop for a wide variety of hard to find, unique Lupus Products & Merchandise.
This site is completely run by lupus patients and has tons of lupus resources, including a message board, articles from lupus patients and pages of links to other lupus websites and blogs. They also have a store stocked full of lupus-themed merchandise, the proceeds of which go to support lupus research and patient support. They publish a great newsletter that is chock-full of information and the website has a calendar of lupus events happening all over the US. A must- see site!
Lupus Publications
Lupus Now
Published by the Lupus Foundation of America, Lupus Now is a quarterly magazine that features fun, upbeat and informational articles about all the facets of living with lupus. Subscriptions are available through the website or through your local LFA chapter. A must-read, especially for men and young children with lupus- who can often have a harder time finding information.
