Almost 2 Million Americans have lupus; a chronic life threatening autoimmune disease

that affects more Americans than multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and leukemia

combined. Since 90% of those with lupus are women, very few men who have symptoms follow

through with a check-up. However before the age of 13 and after the age of 55 a man’s chance of

getting lupus is almost even with the instances of lupus in women.

Ignoring lupus can be a life-threatening decision. According to a recent study at Johns Hopkins

University, men who have lupus were much more likely to develop antibodies that could form serious

clots in their systems, putting them at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Men and young boys can no

longer afford to ignore lupus, they need to be just as vigilant as women of the warning signs in order

to catch the disease early on.

June 11-17 is National Men’s Health week. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the

awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease

among men and boys. With this is mind, The Lupus Alliance is encouraging all men especially those

who have experienced symptoms such as achy joints, fevers, extreme fatigue, skin rashes, seizures,

and weakness to call the Lupus Alliance at 1-800-850-9000 for their free copy of the Lupus Self-

Screening Test during National Men’s Health Week from June 11-17.

This life saving test can help determine whether an individual should consult a doctor for further

evaluation. Help the men in your life, by ordering this free self-screener. For more information on

lupus email the Alliance at info@lupusliqueens.org, or visit their website www.lupusliqueens.org