I don't have lupus, at least not so far. However I do have 4 other auto immune diseases. I too took chemo to shut my immune attack off. Lose the hair as well. Judge Judy really doesn't know anything about auto immune conditions, they can lay you flat out, or you can get milder forms of it and work for years. My cousin has MS and has really been blessed to have a milder form. I think these diseases, present in all possible ways. I guess until Judge Judy walks in anothers' shoes she shouldn't speak up. ginnie