St Thomas Lupus Trust

What is Lupus? Lupus is now recognised as an important and common illness of modern times. It is a disease in which the immune system goes "wrong", becomes overactive. It can affect any organ of the body. Because the symptoms can be so diverse, including for example; fatigue, rashes, allergies, depression and kidney failure it is called the "Great Mimic". All ages can be affected. but the commonest sufferers are young females, the peak ages being between 18 and 45.  The outlook for most sufferers, given the correct treatment, has improved beyond recognition. Visit www.lupus.org.uk for more information.