Active todayDo you wear a medical alert bracelet?Do you wear a medical alert bracelet for lupus or any other comorbid conditions? Has it ever come in handy or helped...reactions54repliesAssistive Devices
Active todayRituximab InfusionsI have had SLE since I was 30. I am now 66. My flares are becoming more frequent and so I am...reactions5repliesSide EffectsTreatmentTips & Advice
Active todayAm I the only one that feels guilty for not being able to work?Hubby works 6 days a week, 10-14 hrs a day. I feel guilty about that, and I have become extremely lonely. I...reactions156repliesWork & Employment
Active 2 days agoAltered 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...reactions115replies
Active 3 days agoShame and GuiltDo you have shame or guilt when needing to rest?...reactions251repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoChest Tightness from Sun ExposureAnyone else experience chest pains and difficulty breathing when exposed to sunlight? Another thing I noticed is that even if I'm indoors...reactions55repliesAnxietyFatigueSun Sensitivity
Active 5 days agoI finally am diagnosed but it took 35 yearsI was pretty sure for 20 years I had an autoimmune disease, but my ANA was negative and my doctor refused to...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Active 5 days agoFlares, Dizziness, SunI have been diagnosed with 5 autoimmune disorders, with test and 2 medical specialist, for 14 years. I have SLE Lupus involving...reactions5repliesSun SensitivitySymptomsTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoMouth sores/ulcersOne of my most common symptoms of lupus is the mouth sores/ulcers. They appear everywhere in my mouth and last up to...reactions129repliesSoresSymptomsTreatment
Active 6 days agoFeeling like my health care team doesn't care as much as they shouldDoes anyone ever get tired of feeling like your doctors aren't placing enough importance on your symptoms? I've been struggling with sinus...reactions306replies