After Flare Self-CareIt's hard sometimes to bounce back after flaring for a period of time. What are some of your essential self-care needs after recovering from a flare?...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesCopingTips & Advice
What tips do you have for managing medications?Once I week I refill my pill boxes with my medications. It takes me about 20 minutes and I try to take time each week to check if I have...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesTreatment
Dolquine & PrecautionsI was recently diagnosed with Lupus and Sjogren and was put on Dolquine. Was wondering if I need to pay extra attention moving forward to infections like wearing a mask...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Unwanted Lupus Warrior Promotion Hmmm!! Who would ever thought that I would be living a life as a Lupus Warrior who has been diagnosed almost three years. This new position has not been easy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
heliocareHave anyone tried the Heliocare for sun protection. I just heard about it a day ago. It can be purchased at local Walgreens....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSun Sensitivity
Continuous Crying (Lupus or Dolquine??)Ever since I was diagnosed with Lupus and put on Dolquine, I seem to be crying non stop, am easily overwhelmed and very very sad and anxious. Unsure if it's...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepression
Heat and flaresFor those in the high heat areas how does the heat affect you? Many think heat is better but for me it agitates my body and brings on flares....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Newly diagnosed with questionsHello all, I was recently diagnosed with lupus by my rheumatologist after years of Dr's and pain and searching with no answers. After seeing her since January and having multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone have ideas for how to help flare ups?I’m hanging on by my fingernails(so to speak). I am so sick of feeling sick. I shouldn’t complain cuz I know others struggle way worse. But can anyone tell me...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Lab Tests Hi everyone, I moved to Indiana in January and had to wait until yesterday to see a new rheumatologist. I told him my history of 15 yrs. He looked at...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesDiagnosis