>Greetings,
>     I am writing to ask if anyone knows the effects Lupus and Breastfeeding
>would have on a mother.  I talked with a mom who has tested positive for Lupus,
>but does not have an advanced case.  Her major symptoms are achy joints and
hair
>loss (large clumps). She is nursing a twenty month old and wanted to know if
>weaning the baby might stop or reduce the hair loss.  I would great appreciate
>any input.
>                                             Thanks in advance,
>                                             Marian Flinchbaugh
>                                             LLL Leader, Helendale, CA
>
>
Hi Marian!

Where is Helendale?  I remembered reading about Lupus not too long ago.  It
was in the Nov/Dec issue of New Beginnings 1993, pp 175 - 176.  If you do
not have it in your Chapter or Group Library, you can probably get it from
LLLI.  Also, if you wish to e-mail me privately, I'd be happy to FAX you a copy.

All the Best from a dried up LLL Leader,


Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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