The Enduring Hardships of LupusOften, my relationship with lupus feels like it’s going to take over my life. It's just too much. I recently read an article that talked about how to maintain your... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spreading the Word About Life With LupusMay is Lupus Awareness Month! It can be hard for others to understand what it truly means to live with lupus. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting the voices... By Lupus.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer Skin Safety GiveawayHere at Lupus.net, we are celebrating Lupus Awareness Month this May by bringing attention to the voices of our community of lupus warriors. Join us in spreading awareness by sharing... By Lupus.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Tell If Your Doctor Is a Good DoctorMany new patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly young women, are dismissed, not taken seriously, or even gaslit by doctors. During the year I spent searching for a lupus diagnosis, I... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Itch I Can't Get Rid OfWhen dealing with lupus, of course there are ups and downs with symptoms. Recently, I discovered hives on my skin becoming worse and worse. I am realizing a lot of... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mother or MedicineLupus can put me in a emotional state where it's hard for me to choose my daughter over my medication. This has been a hard pill to swallow. Having Nena... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Humor in My Life Beyond LupusThere are times on my lupus journey where I just can’t stop laughing at myself. Some of the things that go on in my life with lupus can really send... By Racquel H. Dozier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Interview: Breaking Down Medicare and Open EnrollmentI interviewed Angelia Owens, a licensed insurance agent in the state of Missouri. Why did I choose Angelia to interview? Because not only does she understand the ins and outs... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Link Between Lupus and InsomniaI'm not alone in struggling with lupus insomnia. Insomnia can majorly impact patients’ quality of life, especially since so many of us already live with chronic fatigue. In the months... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Your Pain Is Fake"Your pain is fake." That's what I hear when it comes to me complaining about lupus pain. Does it hurt to have lupus? Yes, in most moments. I can't say... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
4 Ways To Earn More Money as a Lupus WarriorAs a lupus warrior I'm always checking two things. I have an app to check all things health related, and then my bank accounts to check how much money I... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Lupus Bills and InsuranceLiving with lupus has taught me many life lessons. Lessons like the importance of paying meticulous attention to my medical bills and insurance information. Lupus has not only shaped my... By Racquel H. Dozier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is FOMO a Symptom of Lupus?Since becoming sick with lupus, I've needed to sleep 2 to 3 hours more than my able-bodied peers in order to function. In addition to fatigue and skin rashes, lupus... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Homeschooling My Child While Living With LupusMy daughter is soon to be 6 years old and she is my only child. I still look at her in disbelief sometimes. I never in my wildest dreams believed... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Altered Senses From LupusLiving with lupus has been a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Beyond the physical toll it takes on my body, I've come to realize how deeply it can... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Brittle BonesBrittle bones is what they call me sometimes. Weather changes have us all in bed and feeling a little brittle. I have been going through it lately. We feel weather... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress and High Blood Pressure with LupusIn this modern world in which we live and have the constant daily pressures of life, it isn’t easy to avoid stress. Especially when you throw in the added struggles... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who's On My Care Team As A Lupus Patient?Dealing with lupus and other chronic illnesses, I have a huge care team. It’s definitely not something to brag about but it is just the reality of dealing with so... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Things I've Cut Out of My Life Because of LupusWhen I first became sick with lupus, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. I had to learn to carefully manage my energy, juggle doctors’... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Dating Pool With LupusLet's get into the dating pool with lupus. My friends and family have a whirlwind in the pool of men to choose from. In my experience, some aren’t ready or... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments