How Much Does Lupus Cost Me?A part of lupus that no one ever seems to talk about is how living with a chronic illness impacts your finances...reactions6comments
Coping with Severe Lupus Morning FatigueAsk most lupus patients and they’ll tell you that their symptoms are worse at a particular time of day. Many patients feel...reactions13comments
How I Set Goals With LupusIn my life before lupus, I was goal-oriented and hard-working. Dreams of academic success, a college scholarship, or scoring a high rank...reactionscomments
What is Lupus Cerebritis?Four years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I stood up from my desk one afternoon and forgot how to walk. My...reactions12comments
How To Tell If Your Doctor Is a Good DoctorDoctors often dismiss, fail to take seriously, or even gaslight many new patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly young women. During the year...reactions1comment
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains...reactionscomments
Fun Things to Do When Lupus Has You Sick and BoredMost lupus patients talk about the fatigue, joint pain, and social isolation that comes with a chronic illness. But a topic you...reactions2comments
How I Changed my Schedule to Accommodate Lupus FatigueWith a lupus diagnosis comes life changes. Sometimes these changes come in the form of pills that we have to take for...reactions3comments
4 Creative Outlets for People Living With LupusAccording to Brene Brown (author, social scientist, and researcher), "Unused creativity is not benign. It metastasizes. It turns into grief, rage, judgment...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
3 Strategies to Get a Good Night's SleepLupus patients are often fatigued and need more rest than the general population – which is why it’s so frustrating that many...reactions5comments
Beyond the 9-to-5: Lupus, Work, & Finding Your PathOne of the scariest parts of getting sick with lupus was realizing I’d never be able to work a full-time job. Many...reactions5comments
The Best Jobs for People Living With LupusFinding and holding down a job can be difficult when you’re living with a chronic illness like lupus. Even after the passage...reactions11comments
Lupus and Personal FinanceMaking money when you are chronically ill can be a challenge. It is not easy maintaining a job while dealing with achy...reactions7comments
How To Stay Healthy While On ImmunosuppressantsEvery night, I count out a handful of pills. Six of these pills, which are prescribed by my rheumatologist to keep my...reactions6comments
How to Survive the Holidays with LupusThe winter holidays conjure images of snowmen and candy canes, presents wrapped under a tree or beside a Menorah, and plates piled...reactionscomments
The First Time Someone Glared At Me For Using a Handicapped PassThe first time someone gave me a dirty look for using a handicapped pass happened in the grocery store parking lot. I...reactionscomments
Losing Friends and Family Because of LupusOne of my most painful days with lupus wasn’t a day when my joints were swollen or when my fatigue was overwhelming...reactions17comments
How It Feels to Budget Your EnergyIn my life with lupus, my brain is keeping a constant tally of energy and how to "budget" my energy throughout the...reactions3comments
How I Disguise Steroid Weight GainAnyone who has ever taken steroids knows about their side effects all too well. Irritability, weird food cravings, and heartburn are just...reactions3comments
