Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

0 Contributing Chapter Editors -- 0 List of Illustrations -- 0 List of Tables -- 0 Foreword -- 0 Preface -- 0 Acknowledgments -- 0 Part I -- 1 What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed? -- 2 Other Autoimmune Diseases -- 3 What Causes Lupus? -- 4 Meaning of All Those Test Results -- 0 Part II -- 5 How SLE Affects the Body Directly -- 6 Constitutional Symptoms -- 7 Musculoskeletal System -- 8 Skin and Mucous Membranes -- 9 Blood and Lymph Systems -- 10 Respiratory System -- 11 Heart and Blood Vessels -- 12 Urinary System -- 13 Nervous System -- 14 Exocrine Gland System -- 15 Digestive System -- 16 Eyes -- 17 Endocrine System -- 18 Reproductive System and Pregnancy -- 19 Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities -- 20 Lupus in Children and Adolescents -- 0 Part III -- 21 Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots -- 22 Infections -- 23 Cancer -- 24 Osteoporosis -- 25 Avascular Necrosis of Bone -- 26 Adrenal Insufficiency -- 27 Fibromyalgia -- 28 Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach Ulcers -- 0 Part IV -- 29 General Treatment of Lupus -- 30 Antimalarials -- 31 Steroids -- 32 Immunosuppressants -- 33 Biologic Agents -- 34 Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus -- 35 Other Therapies for SLE -- 36 Prescription Pain Medicines -- 37 Future Treatments for SLE -- 38 Non-drug Therapies for Lupus -- 39 Complementary (Integrative) Medicine -- 0 Part V -- 40 Understanding your Symptoms -- 41 Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment -- 42 Preparing for Surgery and Travel -- 43 Communicating with your Provider -- 44 Lupus Secrets Checklist -- 0 Index.