
Lupus Support Group
Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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I have refused steroids for my twenty year lupus history. I have watched friends blow up and struggle with weight from then on. I also have seen them more depressed. It is such a toxic drug that I won't go near it. Fish Oil has helped more in large doses, to keep me out of the hospital.
Every drug therapy my rheumy wants me to try, I have declined. I am no worse off.
I believe western medicine and docs do more harm than good.
Every drug therapy my rheumy wants me to try, I have declined. I am no worse off.
I believe western medicine and docs do more harm than good.
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