FeaturedIntroduce yourself to the communitySometimes the only people who understand are others who are living with lupus. Your story may really help someone else. Tell us about: 1 fact about your life with lupus...Reactions0reactionsComments195 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedCaregiving 101: Respite, and SupportHave you ever found yourself slowly realizing that you are slowly doing more and more? It's a fact that life as a caregiver does not always happen quickly, and often...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
Active todayHow do people with autoimmune disorders survive from day to day if they are unable to work and are denied social security disability?I have applied and been denied 3 times. The third time I had an attorney who handled it. I have lupus, Hashimoto's disease, and RA. I am unable to stand...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesTips & Advice
Active todaySo Dumb I AmWell, I did it again. I went to the pharmacy to pick up my meds and the pharmacist asked for my address to verify and I couldn't remember my house...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBrain Fog
Active todayDepression and anxiety and dealing with family I’m struggling soo bad some people in my family are saying hurtful things and I just can’t help myself from crying being upset is not helping me I just have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active todayBrain fog and low energyHi, I am experiencing brain fog and extremely low energy levels. Yesterday I walked for 2 miles and I was exhausted. I pushed myself to exercise because my rheumatologist said...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesFatigueJoint PainSymptoms
Active todayStaying UpliftedWhat do you all do to stay uplifted? How do you combat the depression that can come with dealing with lupus? ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member...Reactions0reactionsComments51 repliesDepression
Active yesterdayNobody Gets ItSometimes I feel like a little old lady or a broken record when I hear myself saying my head hurts, or my back hurts, or my elbow hurts, or whatever...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBrain Fog
Active yesterdayHoliday TipsWell the Holidays are here. What are some of your holiday tips? My main tip is to remember that you don't have to do it all and taking a break...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Active yesterdayInvisible Disability DiscriminationFor those receiving SSDI benefits, what are your main symptoms and how severe are they? Have you dealt with others not believing you are disabled because when they see you...Reactions0reactionsComments69 replies
Active yesterdayDeveloping Lupus?My wife has had many odd issues over the last 20+ years. Always going to the doctor and getting referred to a specialist and never finding anything wrong. Then Her...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiagnosis
Active 2 days agoLupus related??I was diagnosed with alopecia when I was 14 — still have random flare ups (27 now). Have always dealt with this skin issue. The spots appear raised and pink/red...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies