How long did it take to be diagnosed with lupus ?Did anyone had a spinal tap to confirm lupus...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwareness
Holiday 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
holiday peaceHolidays are coming it's a good time to plan how you will protect your peace and keep up your energy. What will that entail for you? ~Racquel~ Team Member...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
coughingI have a chronic cough and after many doctor appointments, noone can find the cause. Has anyone else been dealing with such a cough?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Am 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 don't have friends or family nearby and people...Reactions0reactionsComments126 repliesWork & Employment
How 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...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTips & Advice
Staying 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...Reactions0reactionsComments57 repliesDepression
So 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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBrain Fog
Nobody 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
Benlysta My Dr is starting me on Benlysta injections soon. Has anyone ever taken these and if so your opinion please....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials