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.

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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  

⏱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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Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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