tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318469786030992306.post1861782545528923383..comments2023-11-05T01:54:21.546-07:00Comments on The Lady With Lupus: Lupus and Childhood Abuse?Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11158324177654901286noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318469786030992306.post-50794291602246426922009-08-24T08:14:57.282-07:002009-08-24T08:14:57.282-07:00Well said. Much needs to be done to verify what w...Well said. Much needs to be done to verify what we instinctually know to be true: Stress has as much a part of developing lupus as any other known factor, and we know it certainly makes our lupus symptoms much worse. <br />See today's blog. I'm asking for participants in a new lupus book I'm writing. Details will follow, but the gist of the invitation is on today's blog. <br />Many thanks. <br />MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158324177654901286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318469786030992306.post-58976172935265901512009-06-15T18:12:32.068-07:002009-06-15T18:12:32.068-07:00I have a theory along the same lines...the reason ...I have a theory along the same lines...the reason that black/hispanic/asian women in America are more inclined to get Lupus than caucasian women is because it's a "poor woman's" disease. That is, it's more likely to strike women who struggle socio-economically. I'm willing to bet that single mothers make up a disproportionate percentage of lupus patients. And not so coincidentally, many of those poor/overworked/overstressed women come from dysfunctional homes. I think genetics plays a role, as well as environmental factors, such as viruses; but stress, overwork, overworry, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, and lack of emotional support are the true culprits for many women with Lupus. Basically, folks--both men and women and even kids--with the weight of the world on their shoulders.AmishDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811720032661086453noreply@blogger.com