Patient Voices
What is it like to live with a chronic disease, mental illness or confusing condition? In Patient Voices, we feature first person accounts of the challenges patients face as they cope with various health issues.
Published: December 16, 2010
Patient Voices: Lupus
Lupus is a mysterious disease, affecting the skin, joints, kidneys and many other organs. Ninety percent of those with lupus are women, and the disease is disproportionately common in minorities. Here, six people affected by lupus speak about their experiences. Do you have a question about lupus? Ask an expert on the Consults blog. (Join the discussion on the Well blog.)
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