🦋 Turn to your association for support.
🇪🇺 There are many orgs across Europe that can help you & your child cope with #lupus.
Look for the one closest to you: www.lupus-europe.org/lupus-members/
More, at #Lupus100 & #LupusGPT lupus100.org/en/questions... lupusgpt.org
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🍏 A well-balanced diet, with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, is key for #lupus patients.
🦋 The only specific diet that has been proven to improve #lupus activity and symptoms is the Mediterranean diet.
More ℹ️ on #Lupus100 https://f.mtr.cool/lpwwrvswqq
#WORDDAY2026
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To help mark World Young Rheumatic Disease Day on 18th March, I’m supporting @arthritisukorg in helping raise awareness that children and young people can also live with arthritis and that you are never too young for arthritis.
#WORDDay2026
UV light could cause a flare➡️ it is advisable that patients avoid it.
Always wear 🌞protection when outdoors.
Even though skin manifestations may appear more frequently on the face, protective measures should be applied to all exposed areas
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Image of a young person wearing glasses, text reads "never too young for arthritis" #WORDDay2026
I’m supporting @arthritisukorg on World Young Rheumatic Disease Day to raise awareness that 10,000 young people under 16 live with arthritis – and you are never too young for arthritis.
#WORDDay2026
💊Apart from pharmacological treatment, other non-pharmacological measures can help in #lupus management.
🏃Did you know exercise has been shown to improve SLE symptoms like #fatigue?
More at #Lupus100 https://f.mtr.cool/jyyuwigvne
Also, follow our exercise programme!
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Today, I’m supporting @arthritisukorg to mark World Young Rheumatic Disease Day and help raise awareness that children and young people can also live with arthritis — you are never too young for arthritis.
Find out more via the link👉 www.arthritis-uk.org
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#Lupus might sound scary at first, but the diagnosis doesn't mean your child will not be able to have a normal life.
Talk to your doctor about infection prevention & self-care measures.
Find reliable information on #Lupus100 https://f.mtr.cool/zrbceqdwgg in your language
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Today is World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD Day), which raises awareness for the fact that children and young people live with rheumatic diseases like #lupus too.
#WORDday #WORDday2026
😰The moment your child is diagnosed may be overwhelming for you. This can go away with time & access to the✅ information like https://f.mtr.cool/kqgrbpxrzh
Remember: it is impossible to learn everything about #lupus overnight! Your child's Dr is the best source of ℹ️
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Every child deserves a pain‑free future. But for many, rheumatic diseases are a reality. Early signs are often missed, affecting growth, learning, and emotional well‑being.
On #WORDDay we join the global community in raising awareness of paediatric rheumatic diseases.
#WORDDay2026 #ChildHealth
Symptoms of #lupus in children are the same as in adults, including:
👉 Low-grade fever for no apparent reason
👉 Fatigue
👉 Joint pain
👉 Butterfly rash
👉 Sores in the mouth or nose
👉 Weight loss
Raising awareness of the symptoms is key for an early diagnosis
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🦋 Lupus can affect people of any age & gender.
🧒 Did you know that 20% of #lupus patients are below their 20's?
⚠️ Although it is the same disease as in adults, children with SLE can have greater disease severity & earlier accrual of disease damage than adults.
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🔴 Tomorrow is #WORDDAY!
And we will be sharing tips & information on how #lupus can affect children.
Help us raise awareness, which is 🔑 for an early diagnosis & a quick referral to a specialised paediatric rheumatologist.
Share our tweets & follow the #WORDDAY2026 campaign
Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland between 10:45-11:40 today, to hear from Dr Eve Smith, @medresfdn.bsky.social 2022 Emerging Leaders Prize winner.
Eve's TARGET LUPUS project aims to transform care for young people living with #lupus.
📻➡️ https://bbc.in/4rZBX57
@uofglifesci.bsky.social #WORDDay2026
🌍 Another exciting speaker joins our WORD Day webinar. We are glad to have Dr. Alexandre Belot!
This year’s theme says it all:
“Children Are Not Small Adults: Why Young People Need Dedicated Paediatric Rheumatology Care.”
Register here: https://pulse.ly/oehqogibbr
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🌍 #WORDDay2026 is coming up! We’re excited to have Michael Pölzl from EULAR PARE / ENCA joining our webinar:
“Children Are Not Small Adults: Why Young People Need Dedicated Paediatric Rheumatology Care.”
Register here: https://pulse.ly/mhh6fisdu4
🌍 Our 2026 #WORDDay2026 webinar brings the theme: “Children Are Not Small Adults: Why Young People Need Dedicated Paediatric Rheumatology Care”.
We are pleased to have Caroline Kirsten from EULAR Young PARE as one of our speakers. Join us 👉https://pulse.ly/3npd35i5ur
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🌍 Join us on 18 March 2026 for the WORD Day Webinar!
Our expert speakers will share valuable perspectives on early recognition and the importance of specialised paediatric treatment.
Join the webinar here 👉 https://pulse.ly/syi0xshhxu
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