Useful Links

211 Info

http://www.211info.org/

211 Info is a great resource for Oregon and SW Washington State. Just dial 211 on your phone, and a representative will help connect you with a wide variety of health and community services. You can also visit http://www.211.org/ to see if there is 211 service in your area.

Arthritis Foundation Guide to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

http://www.arthritis.org/disease-center.php?disease_id=29

The Arthritis Foundation's guide to causes, symptoms, and treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Clinical Trials for Lupus

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=lupus&recr=Open

Search for clinical trials across the United States with this tool designed by the National Institutes of Health.

Cure4Lupus.org

http://cure4lupus.org/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=2&chapter=2

Cure4Lupus.org is a lupus awareness and education site "for lupus fighters, by lupus fighters."

Disability Benefits Training and Consulting

http://disabilitybenefitstraining.com

Mellani Calvin's Disability Benefits Training & Consulting trains social service advocates to expedite federal benefits for people with disabilities. Mellani also provides direct representation through her A.S.S.I.S.T. Assertive SSI Service Team.

Find a Rheumatologist

http://www.rheumatology.org/directory

Search the American College of Rheumatology directory for a rheumatologist near you.

General Lupus Resources

http://www.lupus.org

The Lupus Foundation of America website includes many links to lupus studies, articles, and news.

Handout on Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Lupus/default.asp

An excellent guide to lupus provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Lotsa Helping Hands

http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com

Create a free of charge, private, web-based community to organize family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues during your journey with lupus. Easily coordinate activities and manage volunteers with our intuitive group calendar. Communicate and share information using announcements, messages boards, and photos.

Lupus and the Skin

http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/common_lupus.html

The American Academy of Dermatology's guide to skin conditions related to lupus.

Lupus Research Institute

http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/

The LRI funds novel lupus research.

Lupus UK

http://www.lupusuk.org.uk/

Lupus resources for those living in the United Kingdom.

MedlinePlus Lupus Information

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lupus.html

MedlinePlus is a great source of lupus information and resources.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/

NCCAM's website provides access to the latest research and clinical guidelines on a wide variety of treatments.

National Lupus Awareness Campaign

http://www.womenshealth.gov/lupus/

The Ad Council and the US Department of Health and Human Services' "Could I have lupus?" campaign has helped raise awareness nationwide.

National Pain Foundation

http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org

The NPF provides links to pain specialists and other pain-related resources.

Nicole Paxson Cosmetics

http://www.nicolepaxson.com

Nicole Paxson produces a cosmetics line with a high level of sun protection for lupus patients.

Email: questions@nicolepaxson.com

Presciption Assistance

https://www.pparx.org/en/gethelp

Get help finding low- or no-cost prescriptions through the Partnership for Presciption Assistance.

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/anti-inflammatory-diet-road-to-good-health?

Proponents of this eating plan argue that it can boost immunity, and ward off a number of infections, illnesses, and maladies.

The Office of Women's Health

http://www.womenshealth.gov/lupus/

WomensHealth.gov is an excellent women's health resource, and a key sponsor of the "Could I have lupus?" campaign.

Unlimited Choices

http://www.unlimitedchoices.org/

Unlimited Choices is a Oregon-based non-profit agency, which provides accessibility solutions for the homes of people with disabilities.