

Ida Carson
Welcome to the Lupus Support Group led by Ida Carson, our dedicated Prevention Educator at UMADAOP of Dayton. Here, we foster an open and supportive environment for lupus patients and their families to share experiences and insights. Our discussions center on practical for managing life with a chronic illness, while ensuring that individual differences and confidentiality are always respected. Join us in navigating this journey together!
What is Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue. Normally, the immune system identifies and attacks bacteria, viruses, toxins, and more. In autoimmune diseases like lupus, the immune system mistakenly identifies healthy tissue as posing a danger. The body then launches an immune response against the healthy tissue. The immune response generally involves inflammation that, over time, can cause significant damage to joints, skin, muscles, connective tissue, and even major organs.
Click on the Lupus Check List for more information.

