Dispelling the Misconception: "Men Don’t Have Lupus"In 1990, my mother and I attended our first lupus symposium. A rheumatologist gave a shocking presentation. The Lupus Foundation of America...3 min read
I Almost Missed My Second Chance at LifeFor 4 years, 8 months, and 11 days, I anticipated receiving "the call." The call is what just about every dialysis patient...3 min read
Migratory Joint Pain, Curbing the Pain, and a Potential FlareAll my joint problems, pain, or inflammation, have always been "migratory." This type of joint pain occurs with inflammation spreading from one...3 min read
Lupus And The Problems It CausesEveryone knows when you have a flare it can cause major problems with dealing with lupus. It can attack every part and...2 min read
Can Lupus be Fatal?Can lupus become fatal? Yes, for some people, lupus can become fatal. Lupus causes many complications with health issues. It is dangerous...2 min read
Getting Disability After Getting a Denial LetterWhen I first had my kidney failure, I never thought that I could even get insurance because I was denied the first...2 min read
SwellingWhen you have lupus, you will likely have swelling at some point. Swelling can affect many different parts of your body, often...2 min read