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Kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis) occurs in around 45% of people who have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Therefore, lupus effects on the urinary system, particularly the kidneys is very important. This article explores the relationship between lupus and the urinary system. …
Reducing the worsening of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in lupus and other autoimmune diseases is possible. I have CKD patients who have had the same kidney function for many years without worsening. These patients tend to follow my advice. As …
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease commonly affecting the kidneys and blood cells. One of the lesser-known complications of lupus is the potential for high white blood cell (WBC) levels in urine. This article will explore the relationship between lupus …
This is a monumental breakthrough since children with systemic lupus tend to be sicker than adults. FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approval of drugs for …
Added how to collect a 24 hour urine
Other causes of elevated protein are added to the blog post …
Note the impressively higher response rates in the blue bars (Lupkynis + mycophenolate + steroids) compared to pink (standard of care without Lupkynis). Impressive! This graph comes from the Lancet article referenced below. This is what pops up when you …
Lupus patients should provide a urine sample regularly to see if there is possible inflammation of the kidneys from lupus (called lupus nephritis). Catching lupus nephritis very early before someone feels sick greatly increases the chances of getting it into …
“I have lupus nephritis and just heard that Benlysta has been approved
I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.
Dr. Don Thomas also enjoys educating and empowering doctors, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and patients.
