BUTTERFLIES OF HOPE

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES

SPREADING LUPUS AWARENESS ONE BUTTERFLY AT A TIME

LET THIS BUTTERFLY FLUTTER ALL OVER CYBERSPACE!

MAY 16 LUPUS FACT

There are 4 different forms of lupus

Systemic lupus accounts for approximately 70 percent of all cases of lupus. In approximately half of these cases, a major organ or tissue in the body, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, or brain will be affected.

Cutaneous lupus (affecting only the skin) accounts for approximately 10 percent of all lupus cases.

Drug-induced lupus accounts for about 10 percent of all lupus cases and is caused by high doses of certain medications. The symptoms of drug induced lupus are similar to systemic lupus; however, symptoms usually subside when the medications are discontinued.

Neonatal lupus is a rare condition in which the mother’s antibodies affect the fetus. At birth, the baby may have a skin rash, liver problems, or low blood cell counts, but these symptoms typically disappear completely after six months with no lasting effects.

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BUTTERFLIES OF HOPE

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES

SPREADING LUPUS AWARENESS ONE BUTTERFLY AT A TIME

LET THIS BUTTERFLY FLUTTER ALL OVER CYBERSPACE!

MAY 15 LUPUS FACT

Photosensitivity, also known as sensitivity to sunlight, is a common symptom of lupus, as 40 to 70 percent of people find that ultraviolet (UV) rays worsen their symptoms and cause flare-ups. Photosensitivity can affect people with both cutaneous and systemic lupus, causing symptoms such as rashes, fever, fatigue and joint pain.

This is your fifteenth butterfly of hope. We need awareness and a cure!

Encourage everyone you know to let it FLY!

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