Lupus Foundation of America is the only national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus while giving support to those who suffer from its brutal impact.
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#MakeLupusVisible this May for #LupusAwarenessMonth! π While many symptoms of #lupus aren't visible, the impact is real. Join us all month long as we raise awareness for the millions living with this cruel disease.
Learn more: buff.ly/3OCV73t
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π Keeping track of your medications with #lupus can feel overwhelming but our free SELF app is here to help. With a medication tracker, SELF helps you stay organized and track your symptoms before and after starting a new medication.
Download SELF today: buff.ly/fXNCTeK
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ππ Like Bri, you could be walking this summer in your very own customizable #WalktoEndLupusNow baseball jersey. Two weeks left β raise $500 by June 30, rally your community, and make it yours.
Sign up now: buff.ly/LuPoWmz
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Lupus Foundation of America retweeted
We were proud to have our very own Dr. Guada Respicio Duque speak at Saturday's DC Lupus & You Empowerment Conference. Dr. Respicio gave an overview of Lupus and took part in a panel discussion where she answered audience questions as well. Thanks to the @LupusOrg for having us!
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Meet Rina. π At 16, she thought the pain after soccer practice was just soreness β it wasn't. After multiple visits, she was diagnosed with #lupus.
Today, she shows up for her students, even when her body is fighting against her. Read her story: buff.ly/BGxgyUJ
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π We're halfway through #MensHealthMonth β and we want to make sure every man living with #lupus knows he's not alone.
From support groups to expert resources and personalized guidance from our Health Educators, read our latest blog: buff.ly/ivrS9r1
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Today is #NationalChildrensDay. π DYK #lupus tends to be more aggressive and severe in children than in adults?
We're thinking of children living with lupus and the parents and caregivers showing up for them.
Learn more about lupus in children: buff.ly/hrTXilU
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What is your life with #lupus like? π We're looking for photos that show the experiences of people with lupus β the ups, the downs and everything in between. From doctor visits to butterfly rashes, we want to honor your journey.
π· Submit your photos: buff.ly/Ir3jyUn
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π Meet Yousselyn. Diagnosed with #lupus at 8 years old, she shares the reality of life with lupus β the hard days in the infusion chair and the moments of joy with family in between.
Share your life with lupus: buff.ly/Ir3jyUn
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If you live with #lupus, your family could make a difference in preventing lupus for future generations. CARE Lupus is a research study focused on women (18β49) who have a parent, sibling, or child with lupus but do not have lupus themselves.
Learn more: buff.ly/nHZ7N3w
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#FactFriday π DYK #lupus can affect your oral health?
People with lupus are more likely to experience dry mouth, gum disease, and mouth sores. Regular dental visits and reporting oral symptoms to your doctor are key.
Learn more: buff.ly/Xj4JfIf
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Can achieving and maintaining remission protect kidney health in #lupus nephritis? A new study finds it can. Read the study: buff.ly/XejqArl
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Ever wonder why you have #lupus or why there arenβt treatments specific to your lupus symptoms? Help answer these questions for yourself & the entire lupus community by joining our patient registry RAY (Research Accelerated by You).
Learn more: buff.ly/Hv6Lhf3
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Update: #EULAR2026 late-breaking results from the Phase 1 study of CLN-978 show clinical benefit after a single target dose in people with refractory systemic #lupus erythematosus. Read the announcement: buff.ly/cykItIS
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Late yesterday, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to increase Fiscal Year 2027 funding for #lupus programs at the HHS, providing a total of $19 million for lupus programs at CDC and OMH.
Read more about this victory in our advocacy update: buff.ly/z4NQ5sH
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Lupus Foundation of America retweeted
Our Lupus campaign to support @LupusOrg is just over halfway to goalβa grant we hope to issue this month!
Please help us fully fund this incredibly important Pediatric Lupus Research today and give from the heart:
whitefeatherfoundation.com/cβ¦
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The sun is out β but for people with #lupus that comes with extra precautions. UV exposure can trigger flares and worsen symptoms.
Our Health Education Specialists are here to help for free connecting you with non-medical resources.
Reach out today: buff.ly/jx2Fe7v
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π Something feels off, but you can't quite explain it. Fatigue. Joint pain. A rash that comes and goes. If you've been wondering whether it could be #lupus, you're not alone β and answers are out there.
Learn what to look for and next steps: buff.ly/ELekZiY
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Update: New analysis of dapirolizumab pegol (DZP) shows the drug improves disease activity in people with #lupus along with standard of care. Read the announcement: buff.ly/s0gA5dH
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This #NationalBestFriendsDay, we're celebrating the people who show up for the #lupus community every single day. A strong support system makes all the difference.
π Read what lupus warriors have to say about the village that keeps them going: buff.ly/FL2aGUo
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Today on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, we celebrate cancer survivors everywhere.
Did you know people with #lupus may face an increased risk of certain cancers? In an Expert Series episode, Dr. Bernatsky breaks down her research.
π§ Listen now: buff.ly/YlfgNwZ
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