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My blood draws show my Bun and Creatine are high.

December 3, 2025
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Is your ancestry the cause of your lupus?

While having African ancestry is associated with higher lupus risk, your 1% Senegal heritage is unlikely to be the primary cause of your condition. Lupus is a complex disease influenced by many factors, not just genetics.

Here's what contributes to lupus risk:

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Is your ancestry the cause of your lupus?

While having African ancestry is associated with higher lupus risk, your 1% Senegal heritage is unlikely to be the primary cause of your condition. Lupus is a complex disease influenced by many factors, not just genetics.

Here's what contributes to lupus risk:

- Multiple genetic variants: Scientists have identified over 100 genetic variations that may increase susceptibility
- Environmental triggers: Viral infections, stress, medications, toxins, and UV light exposure
- Hormonal factors: Though less relevant in your case as a male
- Age and sex: You're in a unique category as an 80-year-old male, since 90% of people with lupus are women and most are diagnosed between ages 15-45

About your elevated BUN and creatinine:

High BUN and creatinine levels indicate your kidneys may not be functioning optimally. Kidney involvement is common in lupus and requires close monitoring by your rheumatologist and potentially a nephrologist.

It's important to discuss these lab results with your doctor promptly, as kidney complications need careful management to prevent progression.

December 3, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Morning and thank you. My maternal grandmother had a sister who died from Nephritis.

December 16, 2025
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I don’t believe so but I’m not 100% sure. To be honest, I’ve had SLE for over 50 years and I don’t have a clue on what caused it. I know no one in my family had it. To me what matters is how to manage it day after day. Hope you find an answer.

December 16, 2025
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December 15, 2025
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Morning,I’ve been thinking about what I might offer to MyLupusTeam. The best gift I ever received was given to me this year. It was given to me by a former Ashtanga Yoga Instructor.  The gift was ‘breathing’.  I was born premature.  As a result I lived a life time unable to fully appreciate the gift of life.  With Sally we began studying various yoga disciplines over 34 years ago. My Ashtanga teacher was my last teacher.I have an article I want to send you.  Here is my question.  I think the easiest way is to send it directly to you???  So if you will provide me your email address that would be great.Thanks 🙏 Sent from my iPhone Mort

December 14, 2025

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