FeaturedActive todayIntroduce 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...reactions243repliesAwarenessCoping
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...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Active todayDry mouth with watering Has anyone found away to help with dry mouth it's driving me crazy I even got all my teeth removed because I...reactions110repliesSymptoms
Active todayShame and GuiltDo you have shame or guilt when needing to rest?...reactions238repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoWhat phrases are you tired of hearing?When you tell people you have a chronic condition, like lupus, people have a tendency to speak without thinking... Phrases such as...reactions53repliesCopingAwarenessFriends & Family
Active 3 days agoFamily SupportHow do you handle lack of support from your spouse or significant other? how do you get them to believe your lupus...reactions91repliesFriends & Family
Active 3 days agoProblem getting pain meds?How many have had issues getting pain medications? Has it been a struggle to convince your doctor that your pain is real...reactions275repliesTreatment
Active 5 days agoStaying UpliftedWhat do you all do to stay uplifted? How do you combat the depression that can come with dealing with lupus? ~Racquel~...reactions108repliesDepression
Active 6 days agoDiagnosed TodayHello all..... My name is Michelle and today my doctor called with a diagnosis of Lupus. I'm in shock..... I have wrist...reactions67repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Feeling 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...reactions261replies
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...reactions151repliesWork & Employment