Rheumatology | Counties Manukau | Te Whatu Ora

Street Address

Middlemore Hospital
Hospital Road
Otahuhu

Contact Details

Phone (09) 276 0000

Patient Enquiries: (09) 276 5004
Info/Visiting Hours: (09) 270 4799

Manukau SuperClinic™ Call Centre receives all outpatient enquiries. Ph (09) 277 1660. The call centre is open 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

This is an autoimmune disease where the immune system harms cells of the body.  It can affect the joints, skin, nervous system, kidneys and heart.  It is a disease for which there is no cure. It can be managed and usually controlled with medication. It affects different people differently and can have symptoms that come and go.   Symptoms initially can include tiredness, muscle and joint pain and swelling, hair loss, rash, and fevers.  The diagnosis is made on the basis of the history and examination findings as well as blood tests and urine tests. For more information see Arthritis New Zealand's website. 
 

Lupus Support Group 

The Lupus Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the conference room of the Manukau SuperClinic™. There is no cost although donations are appreciated.

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