Bellmore, NY – Over 1.5 million Americans have lupus; a disease where the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissues and organs.
Lupus is a serious, life-threatening disease that affects more Americans than multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and leukemia. However, very few people know about this confusing and often difficult to diagnose disease.
The Lupus Alliance is encouraging everyone, especially women between the ages of 15-44 to take the Lupus Self-Screening Test. This life saving test can help determine whether an individual should consult a doctor for further evaluation. Free copies of the Lupus Self-Screening test will be available through the Alliance during National Women’s Health week from May 14-20.
Too few people understand the seriousness of this confusing and incurable disease, including the individuals who have it. Lupus symptoms-such as achy joints, fevers, extreme fatigue, hair loss and skin rashes-often are ignored because they mimic those of less serious illnesses. This is why during National Women’s Health week all women should take the lupus self screening test…one minute of your time and eleven questions that could save your life.
Call the Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate today at 1-800-850-9000 and get your free copy of the lupus test. For more information on lupus or if you think you have lupus you can also email the Alliance at info@lupuslqiueens.org, or visit their website at www.lupusliqueens.org.
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