I know most bloggers are talking about Breast Cancer Awareness Month but I like to be different so I’m going to blog about the often overlooked Lupus Awareness Month instead.
1 in 200 Americans suffer from Lupus and 9 out of 10 of those are women. Lupus is an auto-immune disease and symptoms can vary widely. Everything from chronic fatigue to joint pain and mouth sores to severe nervous system problems.
People with Lupus often don’t look sick and I’ve heard many a story about family members, friends and coworkers who refused to believe Lupus was a real illness. If you’ve got questions about Lupus, there is a great Support Group on WebMD where you can find answers.