Lupus SLE Crossword

People with Lupus are more vulnerable to ____ because both the disease and its treatments can weaken the immune system.
Having Lupus appears to increase your risk of ____; however this risk is small.
Lupus is an ____ ____. This means that the body's natural defense system attacks heathy tissues instead of attacking only things ike bacteria and viruses.
Lupus means "____" in Latin.
____ ____ ____ is the most common form of Lupus and is considered more serious tham the other forms.
The Etiology of Lupus is _______.
Lupus mostly attacks women at this age.
Red rash accross the cheeks and nose.
This type of X-Ray is done when diagnosing SLE.
This type of therapy is done as a form of treating SLE.
______ creams are used when treating rashes for this disease.
_____ medications are used for joint pain and stiffness.
Screenings for ____ may be required due to the possibility of the steroids thinning your bones.
With close follow-ups & careful treatment, 80-90% of those diagnosed with SLE can expect to live a ____ lifespan.
Periods of time where the symptoms periodically get worse and then improve.