Understanding your (or your loved one's) new diagnosis of Lupus is the first step to learning to thrive with it. This is part 1 of a 2 part series discussing everything newly diagnosed lupus patients need to know.

Links:
Your Appointment Home Run Handbook https://connectedrheumatology.com/app...
The guide you need to be able to tell your doc your story and find get answers once and for all!

www.lupus.org
www.usinlupus.com

⏱Time Stamps:
2:42 Lupus is a Systemic Autoimmune Condition
*4:15 What is Inflammation?
6:55 Lupus is a chronic condition without a cure
7:45 Everyone with Lupus is different
9:31 Lupus is characterized by periods of flares & remissions
12:19 Controlling and preventing flares is the goal of treatment

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Top 10 things to know about lupus pt2    • Top 10 things to know about Lupus  P...  
Common Lupus Symptoms    • Learn about Common Lupus Symptoms  
Race & Lupus: Understand the Connection    • Race & Lupus: Understand the Connection  

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‍⚕ About me:
Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 12 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to step up and partner with their doctor. Connected Rheumatology is based in Dallas, Texas and provides stateoftheart, personalized rheumatology consults for anyone with confirmed or suspected rheumatic, autoimmune or musculoskeletal conditions.

We discuss all things Rheumatology, Immunology, Diet & Movement & Mental Health & Wellness because we believe IT IS ALL CONNECTED!

* The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.*