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...reactions235repliesAwarenessCoping
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...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Active yesterdayLip Rash I have only ever had the signature butterfly rash on my face once. That was the start of the diagnosis for me. But I have had an unusual rash on...reactions9repliesSymptomsButterfly Rash
Active yesterdayRashFirst Lupus rash and I've had lupus for years any tips...reactions3repliesButterfly Rash
Active yesterdayCould this be a malar rash? I've had a rash on my face that comes and goes for a few years now. I also have a lot of joint pain and swelling in my wrist and...reactions1replySymptomsButterfly Rash
Active yesterdayTriggers for FlaresSometimes what we eat and certain things we do can trigger a flare. Do you know what triggers flares in your body?...reactions120repliesButterfly RashFatigueSun Sensitivity
Active yesterdayConstant fatigue Daily, I am extremely tired. Does anyone have tips to help?...reactions161repliesFatigue
Active yesterdayDiagnosed TodayHello all..... My name is Michelle and today my doctor called with a diagnosis of Lupus. I'm in shock..... I have wrist pain and a finger that is buckling that...reactions49repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Active yesterdayPain Is A TenI have been dealing, again, with a flare for 2 weeks. Waiting on my Rheumatologist to call me back. My pain is 10 on most days. I know this because...reactions1replyJoint PainSymptoms
Active yesterdayRelatable Pain ScaleA NP I was seeing gave me the following pain scale to make it easier for me to understand where my pain was, and to help my medical professionals understand...reactions139repliesCopingJoint PainSymptoms
Active yesterdayAltered Senses From LupusHas anyone had their senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and/or hearing impacted by lupus? What is that like? Does anyone here have creative solutions to cope with this?...reactions58replies
Active yesterdayPlaqueinalI find that Plaqueinal makes my thighs ache,is it bad to stop taking it. It does not stop pain....reactions2replies