Another Celebrity Lupie

 Nick Cannon (actor, rapper, host of America's Got Talent, Mariah Carey's husband, and general celebrity) just announced that his recent health problems are a result of Lupus Nephritis, which means that the lupus is attacking his kidneys.  The doctors initially diagnosed him with kidney disease but later classified it as an autoimmune disorder.  He was hospitalized twice since January, once for kidney problems and once for blood clots in his lungs -- both of which have been linked to Lupus.

The doctors have advised him to get a lot of rest (at least 6 hours of sleep) and to eat a healthy diet (no McDonalds!), which is good advice for all of us.  Nick has also stepped down from his job as a radio host in order to focus on his health.

Fox8 News Article | Yahoo Article

Nick, thank you for opening up and helping to increase lupus awareness...I wish you the best!

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Other celebrities who have been reported to have lupus are:
Toni Braxton (singer)
Seal (singer) - the scars on his face are from discoid lupus
Lady Gaga (singer) - tested "borderline positive for lupus antibodies"
Ferdinand Marcos (former president of the Phillipines) - died of lupus in 1989
Portia de Rossi (actor; Ellen DeGeneres' wife)
Louisa May Alcott (author)
Barbara Bush (former First Lady)
Millie Bush (dog of George and Barbara Bush) - yes, dogs can get lupus too!
Michael Jackson (singer) - rumored, but unconfirmed
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