NEW YORK — Your immune system is meant to assist preserve your physique protected and wholesome.
However think about if it was working in opposition to you as an alternative? That is what lupus does.
It is an autoimmune illness, that means an individual’s immune system assaults their regular, wholesome tissue. That may trigger irritation, ache and harm to elements of the physique.
The illness can have an effect on anybody, however is generally seen in ladies. There are various signs, together with excessive fatigue, swollen joints, fever, irregular blood clotting and hair loss.
It may be onerous to diagnose, since lots of the signs will be mistaken for different ailments. This is usually a actual drawback for sufferers.
An area lady named Alexis Santana joined CBS2 to share her lupus journey and make clear the illness.
This weekend, it’s also possible to be part of us supporting the seek for a treatment.
The New York Metropolis Stroll with Us to Treatment Lupus is that this Saturday, Oct. 22. The occasion begins at 9 a.m. on the Intrepid Sea, Air and House Museum, with opening ceremonies hosted by our very personal Natalie Duddridge.
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CLICK HERE to register for the stroll or donate to the Lupus Analysis Alliance.
