Page A6-The Chronicle,Thursday, November 1, Close-Up Lupus victim i By SUSAN HUNT I Chronicle Staff Writer There have been many times when Vickie Hairston has thought about just not taking any more medicine and allowing herself to die. But thinking of her two small children and her husband has made her muster the cmiraoe to rnn. tinue in her fight against a baffling disease. Hairston has lupus, a disease which is_noL widely known. Lupus Erythematopus is a chronic inflammatory and sometimes disabling disease which causes the body to literally fight against itself. There are two types of lupus - discoid, which is the milder form and affects only the skin, and systemic, a more serious form which can affect the heart, bipod vessels, lungs, kidneys, nervous system, skin, joints, brain, muscles or any combination of these organs. Hairston has systemic lupus. She remembers when she first realized that something terrible was wrong with her. Her husband handed her their month-old daughter and as she reached for the baby (and thought that she had her), she dropped the child because her fingers had suddenly become paralyzed. "When I went to the doctor, they didn't know exactly what it was that 1 had," she said. "They finally said that it was arthritis and had me taking from ~~1 30 to 40 aspirin per day." People may have lupus and not be aware of it because it is so hard to diagnose. Lupus can mimic almost any other disease and may produce one or any combination of the following symptoms: excessive fatigue and weakness, low-grade fever, chills, muscle aches, blood cell changes, kidney pro M\6l,Iii J..E M f-$? ii^HBH I ^ Si jfc? HM1 |Bi| tU tti iM^K I n Hj Ij^ 11 r I w . 11^# ? mr >^\rM I" * fll d* * i? ^ L'& * W I * * * / I \ * 8 8 BIl^jm BFi Contestants in the Mr./Ml88 Ebony Fashion Fa Friday, Nov. 2 (photo by James Parker). Social Notes Urban League C The Winston-Salem Urban fashion show League and Guild held a recep- the contestant tion for the ~ - r, M^v>MTS^Ebetty-Taahiem Fail on? modClCCTTns di Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Women's fit. Club at 952 Fourth St. The contesi Guests included state coached over t Representative Annie Brown- in poise, publ Kennedy, Mrs. Mose Brown, and skin an candidate for county commis- volunteers and sioner; and members of the Ur- Urban League, ban League Guild. "The recept Guests were treated to a coming-out foi Mrs. Lila Roberts is hoi Mrs. Lila V. Roberts was Rev. Raymond honored recently on her 90th Fla.; and gra birthday by her children, grand- Carlton Ever children, great- and great-great- Dellabrook Pre grandchildren at Hanes Tributes and Memorial CME Church. read by Mrs. This also marked the first reu- who also servec nion of the Miller family, where ceremonies and five generations were present. Mrs. Roberts. There were relatives from Winter Haven, Bartow and Tampa, Fla.; The colors f Gary, Ind.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; red and white* Asheville and Greensboro. Mrs. Maxine < A musical program was Parrott, Mrs. rendered by a daughter, grand- Mrs. Ruth Wj daughter and great- food with the F ^granddaughter. The prayer was as the caterer. ? tgomery, with scripture by the were Miss A1J 1984 Peo Community Calendar, Close-Up, o s fights against disc blems, joint pain, swelling, skin rashes, chest pain, weight loss, shortness of breath, allergy to the sun, ulcer-like sores, mental changes and paralysis. Lupus can even be fatal with severe blood cell changes, kidney, heart or lung problems. Symptoms may come and go rapidly and seem unbelievable to others beside the patient. *41 feel great right now, but as soon as a few hours from now I could have a flare up and be in the bed unable to do anything for myself," Hairston saidTMany lupus patients have lost jobs, friends and even doctors. This sometimes leads lupus patients to think "When all else fails, I get my strength from - Vickie Hairston that the problem is all in his or her mind because the physical symptoms are not visible. Hairston said that she has lost many friends, and a lot of people think that she is lazy because she is not always able to clean house as well as she wants. "Anytime that I go into my refrigerator for anything, I must put on gloves to protect my hands from the temperature. If I don't, the sudden change in temperature causes my blood vessels to collapse and my hands will become paralyzed. T "Anytime that I go out I must wear my gloves or ?I will suffer later. I hate to walk around with gloves on when the weather is so nice. I know that people think that I'm crazy, but I have to think about myself. I've learned to not even think about what people will say. I have to handle myself with kid gloves because it's so easy to have a flare-up. "It is very discouraging when I try to bathe my little girl and the change in temperature from the 9 9 1 A 9 ^i8jfey^is5 ^ v^lr. >^9* v fiflp f 'itt| ^H' * va8L'v^j/^x^BI9tt A ^isSBsm v^v/hT* ir get ready for the annual Ebony Fashion Fair on mild hosts reception which introduced said Cleopatra Solomon, who s. After the in- was responsible for coordinating AACu. - iits- ^.rcccpMon, ~ Wits Sdir ?by rfieTTavoflte out- members <5F the Urban League" that these candidates should be tants have been formally introduced to the com:he last few weeks munity." Lie speaking, hair The winner of the Mr.-Miss d nail care by Ebony Fashion Fair will be anL members of the nounced during the Ebony Fashion Fair here on Friday at 8 ion was sort of a p.m. in the Benton Convention r the candidates," Center. lored on 90th birthday Bakers of Tampa, Ivee Greer, Ms. Carolyn Harris, ice by the Rev. Mrs. Evelyn McNeil and Ms. sley, pastor of Phyliss Sheff. Ms. Tamara ibysterian Church. Bouleware and Allison reflections were Bouleware were in charge of prinSarah Richmond, ting the program. I as the mistress of is the daughter of Attorney Charles Miller, a grandson from Gary, Ind., was the mystery guest. or the event were dth decorations by .Cakes and salads were donated 3reer. Mrs. Eloise by members of Hanes CME Sallie Tucker and Church, sisters of James H. infield served the Young Chapter No. 592 of the Lev. Theodore Orr Order of the Eastern Star, where Clifton Jones was Mrs, Sarah Richmond serves as tcr. The hostesses associate matron, and neighbors, lison Bouleware, friends and relatives. pie Social Notes, Community News iase and misundi _^M .-' Br ' . ' ?Rat\ I r *Xf( kfl A *? . - - V erstanding ^3B H w Ljig^ 4il^H :^H me to deal with my disease (photo by James sf% and physical stress and fatigue. ^ "Sometimes I do myself more harm by working too hard or not eating when I know I should," she said. "I do sewing here at home whenever my hands will permit it and sometimes I just do too much and *% Please see page A12 OMMUNITY CALENDAR .wnucjuft banslv. 2hi : t .jiw Jici f november 2 d Caribbean Association presents its annual dinner be held at 9 p.m. Spicy Caribbean foods and drinks d.^ BYOB. For additional information, call Cecil 7-3601 during the day or at 767-4451 at night. Vomen United in Winston-Salem of Hanes CME 9 Highland Ave. remind you that today is World >ay - a day to remember those in our world without a ome. The group will conduct Bible study at 11 a.m. ne W. Scales will speak at noon. ton-Salem Chapter of the National Association of it 3843 Barkwood Court at 7 p.m. All social workers * til Political Awareness League (BP AL) will hold its anbanquet at the M.C. Benton Convention Center at 6 sst speaker will be Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt. mailable for $10 each. $ , d African American Network will sponsor a live regt p.m. in the Greenway Auditorium at Greenway and nues. Featured will be the Truth and Rights One Love and others. Admission will be charged. ' ^ V, P SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 on-Salem State University-Lyceum for cultural events is will hold a reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the art : Fine Arts Building. The reception will honor Robert ?e works will be on display through Dec. 8. . _ *> ? J 4^ -L . . . m. iciic rensun ana ncr coramiuec ore planning "A uay at 3 p.m. at 1405 Patterson Ave. All Brothers and e asked to be present. The public is invited to attend. ' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 's Disease Informatfon Night will be held at 7 p.m. in inch of the public library. Edna Ballard, field coorhe Duke University Alzheimer's disease and related port network, and Frank Schilagi will be speakers. A answer period will foIlow.Admission is free. groups for adult diabetics and parents of diabetic tie held from 7:30 p.m. Until 9 p.m. at First Christian 20 Country Club Bond. sThe event is sponsored by the Her of the American Diabetes Association and admisicle welcomes Community Calendar notices. should be concise and typed or neatly printed. They 'e the day, time, place and sponsors the event, plus > call for additional information. Announcements irassed to the Winston-Salem Chronicle Community C. Box 3134, Wmsnm-StUern. N.C. 27103. The . renouncements Is Monday at 3:30 p.m.