Symptoms of Lupus

Marisa Zeppieri has been living with lupus for 20 years. In this article, she shares her advice for people looking to support a friend, family member, or loved one living with this disease.

To get a better understanding of this condition, Marisa Zeppieri shares a detailed look into how lupus changed her life.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means the body attacks its own cells and organs. When this happens, the inflammation, pain, and swelling that’s so familiar to lupus sufferers can become a permanent and painful part of everyday life.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease (when your body’s defense systems turn on you) and can cause chronic conditions lasting for years. We look into the most common symptoms and risk factors of this condition.