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#Wordle
#wordle1786
#makelupusvisible
#worldlupusday
#lupusawareness
#mothersday
#thanks
#giving
#community
#prayer

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The following hashtags are trending across South African Mastodon instances:

#makelupusvisible
#worldlupusday
#lupusawareness
#mothersday
#thanks
#giving
#community
#prayer
#scabpharmacy
#ghanamoms

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๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ - ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ

Every year on May 10, World Lupus Day shines a light on lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting over 50 lakh people globally. Lupus is often invisible, with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and skin rashes mistaken for other illnesses. Early diagnosis and awareness are key to managing this complex condition and improving quality of life.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€:
- Lupus affects mostly women aged 15-44.
- Many donโ€™t recognize lupus symptoms or its seriousness.
- 89% of lupus patients report life impacts like unemployment, mental health struggles, and social isolation.
- Public awareness remains low, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€:
- Follow prescribed medication strictly
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Use sun protection
- Get enough rest
- Manage stress

Let's stand together to #MakeLupusVisible and support those affected with knowledge, empathy, and research funding.

#WorldLupusDay #MakeLupusVisible #LupusAwareness #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #HealthMatters #LupusSupport #PACEHospitals #SCABPharmacy #LupusControl #MentalHealthMatters #EarlyDiagnosis #FightLupus

Iโ€™m living with Lupus, a serious autoimmune disease.
Due to the war & lack of medication, my health is getting worse.
I now suffer from memory loss, constant headaches, dizziness, & vision problems.I feel like Iโ€™m slowly fading, & I canโ€™t afford the treatment I desperately need.
Please, help me get my life back.Your support means the difference between pain and relief, between fear & hope.
Iโ€™m in urgent need of medicine & your kindness could save me.#HelpGaza #LupusAwareness #MedicalSupport

When Team Lupus runs, we run for every warrior, every caregiver, every story. ๐Ÿ’œ

Join us! Make an impact through the Chevron Houston Marathon's Run for a Reason program! Your gift helps fund lupus education, patient support, & access to care programs right here in the Gulf Coast. Letโ€™s reach our $40K goal together!

๐Ÿ’œ Give today!: https://buff.ly/r4nTNwe

#lupusawareness #runhouston #TeamLupus #runforareason2026

๐Ÿงก We're 1 week from DAF Day! Simplify your giving AND maximize your generosity by joining a movement that's passionate about improving the lives of everyone impacted by lupus.

๐Ÿ“… Save the date: October 9 - DAF Day 2025
๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn how to give: https://buff.ly/1kE7nYk

#DAFDay2025 #lupustexas #lupusawareness

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, affecting skin, joints, kidneys, and more. It mimics other illnesses, making diagnosis tough. Raising awareness fights stigma, supports early diagnosis, and improves lives. #LupusAwareness #AutoimmuneWarrior

https://maryanjuguna.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/did-you-know-lupus-and-autoimmune-conditions-affect-more-people-than-you-think/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Did You Know? Lupus and Autoimmune Conditions Affect More People Than You Think

On the 10th of May 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Lupus and Other Autoimmune Conditions Awareness Hangout Event hosted by The Thrive Community at the Kenya Institute of Special Educatioโ€ฆ

Nyambura

๐ŸŒ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† | ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ: "๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ"

Lupus affects over 5 million people globallyโ€”yet many still donโ€™t know what it is. Itโ€™s a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body itself, often misdiagnosed due to its invisible, fluctuating symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and organ inflammation.

This year, we unite to make lupus visible, advocate for more research, accurate diagnosis, and better quality of life for patients.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Early detection & support save lives.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Letโ€™s fight stigma and misinformation together.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Lupus is NOT contagious, but awareness is.

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Letโ€™s stand with those impacted. Share to show support!

#WorldLupusDay #LetsMakeLupusVisibleTogether #LupusAwareness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #SupportLupusResearch #AutoimmuneDisease #SLEAwareness #HealthMatters #SCABPharmacy

๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿ’œ

Living with lupus can be challenging, but with the right care and support, you can manage the symptoms and live a healthy life. Here are a few tips to help you manage lupus:

๐Ÿ”น ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ โ€“ Feeling more tired, pain, rashes, fever, stomach ache, and headaches can signal a flare.
๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—น๐˜† โ€“ Consistent check-ups can help track your condition and adjust treatments if needed.
๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ป โ€“ Limit sun exposure and use sun protection, as lupus can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ โ€“ Adequate sleep and rest are vital for overall health.
๐Ÿ”น ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ โ€“ Surround yourself with people who can help and support you emotionally.
๐Ÿ”น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด โ€“ Follow your doctorโ€™s advice on food choices, especially if you're dealing with related conditions like hyperlipidemia.

Remember, with the right care and treatment plan, you can minimize symptoms and enjoy life to the fullest. ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reach out to your healthcare provider if you're experiencing a flare or need adjustments to your treatment.

#LupusAwareness #LupusSupport #ChronicIllness #LupusLife #LupusAwarenessMonth #FlarePrevention #AutoimmuneDisease #HealthTips #LivingWithLupus #LupusFlares #SCABPharmacy #LupusCare

โ€œWith My Hands: Raising Lupus Awareness Through Love, Art & Advocacyโ€ - Notes To Tomorrow

Spread the loveMay is Lupus Awareness Month, and for me, this month holds a special meaning. This journey started not with meโ€”but with my sister, Rebecca Kelley (Lang). In 2009, Rebecca was diagnosed with Lupus after years of unexplained pain. Despite hurting every single day, she kept pushing forward. Her strength inspired me. I would [โ€ฆ]

Notes To Tomorrow