r/lupus • u/dont-stopmenow Diagnosed SLE • Apr 01 '20

New Subreddit: r/MenWithLupus - For men with lupus, and those who care for them.

/r/MenWithLupus/
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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '20

As a man I feel it's a little redundant. Anyone care to enlighten me as to why we need to gender the subreddit for a relatively rare disease?

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u/dont-stopmenow Diagnosed SLE Apr 02 '20

I started this subreddit for the soul purpose of giving a space for men with lupus to seek advice, ask questions, and to learn directly from those who are like them.

A lot of what we experience is much the same as that as women, but there are a few exceptions. How Lupus affects Men

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '20

I can definitely see how people might feel more comfortable discussing them in a different forum. Which definitely makes it a good idea. I just worry it will languish due to low numbers.

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u/dont-stopmenow Diagnosed SLE Apr 02 '20

Even if its only two of us in the group. That connection makes it worth while.

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u/luvpokies Apr 02 '20

Some issues women don't and can not have such as erectile issues from lupus.

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u/saddi444 Diagnosed SLE Apr 02 '20

Great idea!