What Do I Eat? How to Navigate Food MisinformationIf you have a chronic illness, people have likely speculated about your diet. While questions like "Have you tried kale?" or "Did...reactionscomments
My Journey with My Weight and Weight LossHow many times have you heard these words? “If you would just lose some weight?” If I had saved even a nickel...reactions5comments
Sweet Chaos: Managing Sugar Cravings and LupusI stood in my kitchen at 2 a.m. AGAIN. Wide awake, in a flare, and starving. The first thing my hands reached...reactions1comment
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and Sjögren’s Disease?Like lupus, Sjögren’s (or Sjögren’s) disease is an autoimmune disorder. This means a person’s body attacks its own healthy tissue. Lupus and...reactions15comments
Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter MonthsI have noticed a pattern over the last several winters that I seem to pick up an onslaught of viruses. The exception...reactionscomments
Tips For Lupus CaregiversHaving a loved one diagnosed with lupus can be extremely overwhelming. The physical and emotional demands of being a caregiver to a...reactionscomments
How Much Does Lupus Cost Me?A part of lupus that no one ever seems to talk about is how living with a chronic illness impacts your finances...reactions4comments
Coping with Severe Lupus Morning FatigueAsk most lupus patients and they’ll tell you that their symptoms are worse at a particular time of day. Many patients feel...reactions13comments
How I Set Goals With LupusIn my life before lupus, I was goal-oriented and hard-working. Dreams of academic success, a college scholarship, or scoring a high rank...reactionscomments
Lupus and Relationships: Creating Strong Bonds on Your JourneyI heard someone say that the love of family and friends is the glue that holds your heart together. Sometimes living with...reactionscomments
Surviving a Stomach Virus with LupusIt was that time of the year when norovirus was rampant. Since it was the holiday season, it spread like wildfire. Having...reactionscomments
Lupus Flare ToolkitLiving with lupus is a constant challenge, but it's one I've learned to navigate with a combination of careful planning and practical...reactions50comments
Lupus and Toxic Positivity: Understanding the Impact on PatientsFor people living with lupus, toxic positivity can impact our lives negatively. Toxic positivity has many definitions. But, overall toxic positivity occurs...reactions21comments
Scratching the Surface: The Itching Lupus BattleLet's be honest, lupus likes to throw shade at every aspect of our lives. We all know the fatigue, the joint pain...reactions49comments
I Am Not Blushing – It Is My Malar RashI first noticed that my face was unusually red when I was living in Germany. I suspected that I was just overheated...reactions34comments
What to Avoid if You Have LupusWhen living with lupus, flares are a cause for worry. You may find yourself wondering: what can I do to help avoid...reactions22comments
Lupus Flare Survival Guide: Tips for Rest and ReliefWe all know about the wild ride through the land of lupus flares. You know the one when you’re chilling, living your...reactions18comments
Scarring from Lupus Lesions and RashesLupus presents itself in so many different ways. What happens in one lupus warrior’s journey won’t manifest in all lupus warriors. Sometimes...reactions14comments
The Doctor Said It's Nothing, but My Body Tells a Different StoryWe've all been there. You sit across from the doctor, relief washing over you as they finally give you a diagnosis. But...reactions28comments
Racial Disparities in LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and...reactionscomments
