Amber Blackburn, RN

I 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...

How many times have you heard these words? “If you would just lose some weight?” If I had saved even a nickel from the times I heard this in my...

I feel like I am not alone happily saying ADIOS 2023. If last year was a person, I feel quite confident that I would be throwing them and their belongings...

I’ve been thinking about some things that I’d love to get off my chest. I know you’ve heard these, probably just as many times as I have, living with lupus and...

You’ve been waiting MONTHS for an appointment with a rheumatologist. During those months you’ve diagnosed yourself with every possible rheumatic disease. The day of your appointment has come and you’re...

The opiate epidemic in the USA has really made it difficult for those of us who live with true chronic pain conditions. Whether it be from an old injury, a...

They say jealousy is the green-eyed monster. Which is pretty much correct. However it is a NORMAL human reaction/feeling. So why am I talking about jealousy here? Let me give you...

Traveling is stressful for anyone. Making sure you get everything in your bags. Even though you know you will inevitably leave something at home. Usually something that’s important. Even after making...

A vacation sounds so wonderful, so dreamy, like so much fun. Until you come back to reality. Remembering vacations aren’t so easy and you aren’t as free spirited as they...

The last thing we want to do when we are sick, or hurt is going to the ER or urgent care. We see so many doctors, so the thought of...

When you are in the hospital, all you can think about is going home and crawling into your bed, putting on your clothes or jammies, and loving your pets. You...

I recently experienced many medical issues, a 7-day hospital stay, and being discharged on IV antibiotics 3 times a day for 6-8 weeks. More doctor appointments and visits from home...

I have been in the medical field for over 15 years. I’ve seen it from the inside out. I have seen providers of all kinds, from my "fellow" nurses, to...

Therapy. The thought of going to talk to a stranger about your deepest darkest issues and traumas is daunting at best. But it is honestly so good and so therapeutic...

On the outside, you look like you have everything together. You are back on your own feet for the first time in 5 years. You have a new apartment with new...

COVID has been with us for over 18 months now! It’s been tough for everyone but especially for those of us who are severely immunocompromised. Today I sat down with...

The COVID vaccine has become a constant point of contention between the medical community and the public. Today, I sat down with Amy Nora, a lupus advocate, and friend, to...

In part 1, we discussed what anxiety is, how it can be diagnosed, and if it can make our lupus symptoms worse. Now let’s take a look at the signs...

Research shows that 37 percent of people living with lupus will also deal with anxiety.. It is felt that this is due to the amount of stress that comes with...

In "What Is In My Hospital Bag – The Basics, Part 1" we discussed the bare minimum of what you would want to take in your hospital bag. Basically, the only...