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Article: Lupus support group forms, has its first meeting today
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- Barrington Courier-Review (IL)
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- October 17, 1996
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A new support group is forming in the Barrington area to help people who suffer from a disease that is referred to as "the opposite of AIDS."
The disease is Lupus, and more than 500,000 people nationwide suffer from it. Lupus causes the immune system to overreact, which eventually kills cells and damages internal organs. It is not contagious, but can be life-threatening and causes symptoms such as skin rashes, joint pain and chest pains.
To help people cope with the emotional issues attached to this disorder, the Lupus Foundation of America has started a new support group in Barrington. The group will hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Barrington Area Library. Anyone ...