Active 3 days agoShame and GuiltDo you have shame or guilt when needing to rest?...reactions183repliesCoping
My diagnosis 24 years agoMy diagnosis of Lupus 24 years ago wasn't easy at first. It all started in class during my senior year of high school. My government teacher saw I was fatigued...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosis
FeaturedIntroduce 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 about: 1 fact about your life with lupus...reactions233repliesAwarenessCoping
What do you do?Sometimes that nemesis insomnia can hit us, What do you do when you aren’t able to sleep?...reactions30repliesCopingSleep
What 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 "But you don't look sick," is often stated...reactions43repliesCopingAwarenessFriends & Family
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?...reactions33repliesCopingTips & Advice
Relatable Pain ScaleA NP I was seeing gave me the following pain scale to make it easier for me to understand where my pain was, and to help my medical professionals understand...reactions116repliesJoint PainCopingSymptoms
Medicare After turning 65 I found out that people who are on Medicare cannot get benefits from Benlysta Co-pay assistance. Does anyone else have this problem and if so please tell...reactions1replyAnxietyCopingBrain Fog
Protecting Your PeaceThe holidays have rolled in and the stress level can be high. So you have any tips to protect your peace and not stress during the holiday season? One tip...reactions358repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Fatigue!There isn't a thing you can do to improve fatigue. I sometimes get up feeling fatigued! But usually I'm good waking up and getting out of bed. My days start...reactions1replyFatigueCoping