Active 5 days agoLupusI have been diagnosed with RA/Raynauds, and Lupus just recently. I'm not sure how I can deal with more. I can barely keep up. My husband has spinal cord injury...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosisCoping
Rest is the only answer!When I get a flare, which are much worse in the summer months! The only thing that really helps is rest! Family really don’t understand and still expect you to...reactions9repliesCopingCaregiving
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
No insurance no doctor supportMy daughter is dealing with lupus and has no insurance and doctors over the years have pretty much ignored her feelings, can't afford treatment, can only work ocassionally, afraid meds...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCaregiving
Thanking CaregiversIf you could write a letter to your main caregiver, what would you say? I know sometimes I forget to thank my husband for all he does for me. I...reactionsrepliesCaregiving
Pushing for diagnosisHi, My 13yo daughter has been in and out of the doctors for the last two years. She has this recurring rash (see photo) which begins as a red malar...reactions1replyDiagnosisCaregiving
Traitement bilumumabBonjour J'entame un traitement sous injection bilumumab Je suis très fatiguée avec des nausées. J'aurais aimé avoir des témoignages de personnes soignées par ce traitement...reactions2repliesCaregiving
How do I explain this to my family?My health has been on a downhill slide for about three years. I need to enlist more help from my adult children with household and outdoor work. I was very...reactions5repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Mold My partner denied my intuition that we have mold. Hired a woman to look into it. It’s all over bathroom. Worsening my symptoms. He has doubted me so much I...reactions3repliesCaregivingCoping