Lupus is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that can affect any part of the body. Here you will find a listing of web sites containing information about this autoimmune disease.
Recommended Resources
The Alliance for Lupus Research is a non-profit organization which provides information about current research and treatment; complete with an FAQ about the disease.
http://www.lupusresearch.org/
Virtual community of those who have been diagnosed or those who love people who are diagnosed with lupus discusses living with lupus and individual stories about how they ended up being diagnosed and eventually ended up in this community.
http://www.coffeerooms.com/bb/forumdisplay.php?f=15
The official Lupus Foundation online message boards contain numerous resources, including a place for those newly diagnosed to talk, a list of symptoms, treatments, and how to cope with the condition. Also has a section about disability, insurance, and Social Security issues.
http://ft003159.fusetalkcommunity.com/
The Lupus Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improved detection of lupus through testing, and the eradication of lupus through research.
http://www.lupus.org/
Hosted and maintained by members of LUpus Patients Understanding and Support, this online message board contains both public and private boards and addresses living with lupus, medical news dating back to 2003 with each year separate, and lupus awareness.
http://www.lupus-support.org/LuPUSMB/
Lupus Now is a non-profit organization which provides information about the disease to individuals diagnosed with Lupus, as well as their families.
http://www.lupusnow.org/
The Lupus Research Institute is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports research for this disease; complete with risk factors, clinical trials, etc.
http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/
Provides conversations about members' personal stories, general information about living with the condition, dealing with the emotions, and other practical information. Also has a section dedicated to medical information.
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lupus-discussions
The Lupus site contains easy-to-understand information on the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, as well as news, and support groups.
http://www.thelupussite.com/
Internet community made up of people who suffer from lupus discuss the condition, the diagnosis, symptoms, and medical treatments available. Also keeps members up to date as to support group locations.
http://forum.wehavelupus.com/forum.php
