What is Lupus
This kind of disease happens when your immune system attacks healthy parts of your body instead of germs.
autoimmune disease
When lupus symptoms suddenly get worse, it’s called this.
flare
Doctors use this kind of test using blood to help diagnose lupus.
blood test
Families decorate this evergreen plant with ornaments.
Christmas tree
The reindeer with the glowing red nose.
Rudolph
Lupus mostly affects this group—about 90% of patients are this gender.
females/women
People with lupus may feel tired even after sleeping; this is called ____.
fatigue
People with lupus often take this medicine called Plaquenil to manage symptoms.
hydroxychloroquine
Many people open these wrapped items on Christmas morning.
presents
In December, many people celebrate Christmas on this exact date.
December 25
This is the most common type of lupus that affects many organs, not just one part.
systemic lupus
This common symptom causes joint swelling and soreness.
arthritis
Medicines like ibuprofen or Tylenol do this (reduce ____).
reduce pain & inflammation
Santa travels in one of these and is pulled by reindeer.
a sleigh
This drink, made of milk, sugar, and spices, is a famous holiday drink.
eggnog
Lupus causes the body’s immune system to be too strong or too weak?
too strong/overactive
Some people with lupus get a butterfly-shaped rash on this part of the body.
face/cheeks and nose
Doctors give steroids during bad flares to reduce swelling. Steroids help lower this type of reaction in the body.
inflammation
People hang these by the fireplace to fill with candy and gifts.
stockings
People go door-to-door singing Christmas songs; this is called ____.
caroling
Lupus can affect these two organs that clean your blood and make urine.
kidneys
Lupus can damage the immune system so people get sick more often—true or false?
true
These stronger medicines weaken the immune system so it stops attacking the body.
immunosuppressants
This popular red plant is seen everywhere during Christmas season.
poinsettia
This word describes counting down the days until Christmas.
advent