Lupus - An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.  Rev. Ginger and Dr. Martin's guest this evening is Ms. Larea. Join the conversation this evening. Share your thoughts. Know someone who's living with Lupus? Lupus - An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.  Rev. Ginger and Dr. Martin's guest this evening is Ms. Larea. Join the conversation this evening. Share your thoughts. Know someone who's living with Lupus?