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Michael Jackson & Lupus There seems to be a lot of evidence that Michael Jackson suffered from Lupus. There have been many reports of him suffering from the disease since the mid 80s. In 2003 he attended a Lupus LA fundraiser. In October, 2007 "sources close to the pop star" told Fox news that he had Lupus. After Michael's death, spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra told People Magazine that his longtime friend Michael Jackson suffered from Lupus for many years. There are numerous pictures of him with what could easily be a Lupus rash on his face. Lupus might explain his avoidance of the sun, his rumored drug use, or some of his erratic behavior. So, the question is, why are none of the major news outlets covering this story? Why is nobody investigating these reports? I can only guess it is because the story of a superstar abusing drugs for recreation is a far more tantalizing story than a man suffering decades with chronic pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, etc. and using medications to try to get through each day like hundreds of thousands of us do every day. I for one can very much relate to balancing a fear for your safety and life with the desperation to ease the pain and suffering. Taking a little more medication than last time because you just have to get some relief and rest but being terrified that this time it would be too much. If this is what happened to Michael Jackson, the world should know about it! Not only does he deserve the truth but it will save lives! And, even if his Lupus had nothing to do with his death, the awareness that could be brought to a disease that desperately needs it, while filling in a missing piece of the Michael Jackson puzzle would be world changing! We are writing to CNN, The Today Show, Dateline, Fox News, Larry King, Good Morning America, 20/20, Primetime, World news w/ Charles Gibson, CBS News, and anyone else who will listen, asking them to cover this story. We ask you to do the same. We have provided links above to the contact information for each outlet. Let's have our voices heard!
Sincerely, Kendra@Cure4Lupus.org
This morning on Good Morning America, we got exactly what we asked for! Lupus expert Dr. Robert Lahita was interviewed in detail about Lupus and how it could possibly explain many of Michael's eccentricities, drug use and even his death. Thanks to Good Morning America and to all of you who wrote to them and the other media outlets. Hopefully other news sources will pick up this story as well! View the interview here: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MichaelJackson/story?id=8041395&page=1. ***Update: 7/8/09 This morning, on Good Morning America, Michael Jackson's Dermatologist, Dr. Klein confirmed diagnosing the star with Lupus and giving him certain drugs related to painful skin procedures related to Lupus and other diagnosis. He stated that he is not one of the 5 doctors under investigation and never gave Jackson "dangerous drugs". We have seen this interview and Michael's Lupus now covered on CNN, VH1.com, MTV.com, and many other Internet sites, feeds, and blogs. We are doubtful that Lupus had anything to do with his death, but we are just thankful that this piece of who MJ was is finally getting reported and we hope that some Lupus awareness can come of unfortunate circumstance. Thank you Dr. Klein.
***Update: 7/1/09 The following message from Lupus expert Daniel Wallace was forwarded to us today: Dear Colleagues: I can confirm that Michael Jackson had vitiligo and discoid (chronic cutaneous lupus) and never had systemic disease that played any role in his passing. I am concerned that some commentators are relating that a background of abuse has anything to do with lupus. There has never been a peer reviewed published article that specifically has shown this in lupus. Thanks Dan Wallace MDClinical Professor of Medicine Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA ***Update: 7/5/09 I have received many supportive emails and comments in response to this, however there have been a few not so supportive. I guess I should have expected strong reactions to such a controversial figure. It appears that Michael Jackson did have Discoid Lupus, however it had nothing to do with his death. As far as accusations that Cure4Lupus is using this for attention, We have said nothing that was untrue, and opinions given were 100% heartfelt, nothing is sensationalized. But, you bet we had hoped there could be something good come out of something bad, and that if Lupus contributed to his death, it would shine a light on the dangers of Lupus and in particular the medications used to treat it. Lupus desperately needs awareness so that we can find a cure! It is our mission and I will personally do everything in my power and use ANY truthful opportunity to raise awareness for the 1.5 million that suffer every day! My life literally depends on it. Kendra |
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