What To Expect When You Take ImmunosuppressantsLupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that instead of attacking invading germs, the body's immune system attacks its own skin and organs. Often, this assault by the immune system... By Meghan Beaudry1 day agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
About 6 in 10 Lupus Patients Constantly Have to Explain the ConditionIt can be frustrating to explain lupus over and over again to people who simply do not understand. This can lead to simplified answers to save time and energy. Our... By Editorial Team2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Restless Legs Syndrome and the Lupus LinkI must've lost count of the list of symptoms that lupus has given me. I often feel like some of them have a cycle. I can be experiencing pain in... By Charlotte Barnett3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My COVID Booster Shot Experience with LupusAfter the move to Atlanta, I finally met up with a primary doctor. I am completely in love with medical centers like Jencare. When I went there, they did a... By Jokiva Bellard4 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus Lies to Protect Your PeaceHow many times have you lied about how you feel as you battle lupus? For me, I can't even count the number of times I've stretched the truth. I haven't... By Racquel H. Dozier5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Sick While on a BiologicHave you ever had that "whoa" moment when a doctor prescribes a medication? As in, "whoa, this medication has some scary warnings!" Sometimes I don't know what's scarier: waiting years... By Ava Meena5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Lupus Indirectly Caused My Divorce"In sickness and in more sickness," my then-fiance and I joked in the months leading up to our wedding ceremony. We had dated 7 years before getting engaged. Three of... By Meghan BeaudryJanuary 14, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Metamorphosis of a Workaholic LupieNot me! I did not take it well when my extremely compassionate and thorough rheumatologist said: "Have you considered retiring?" My mind began to race… 'She can not be talking... By Cay BerminghamJanuary 13, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Looking Back on My Lupus DiagnosisJanuary 2022 marks the 5th anniversary of my lupus diagnosis. I've learned so many things over the past 5 years, and I've gone through a lot. Two pregnancies, 4 different... By Ava MeenaJanuary 12, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Life with Lupus and RAI just joined Lupus.net today. I actually have both Lupus and RA. I have had RA since 2004 and had to retire from nursing in 2017, as RA started really... By chestncJanuary 11, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Move and Lupus FlaresThe move to Atlanta was a big deal for me. I was without my medication for about 2 months which caused me to go to the ER and get a... By Jokiva BellardJanuary 11, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
"No" Is a Complete SentenceBeyond popular belief, 'NO' is a complete sentence. Sometimes as we battle lupus, we have a problem saying 'NO.' This can be because we feel bad for saying no or... By Racquel H. DozierJanuary 10, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lupus and My “New” NormalLiving with lupus, I had to be very cautious when it came to my health, even before the pandemic hit. The common cold or the flu could affect my immune... By Geri RodriguezJanuary 10, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How To Tell if You're With a Supportive Partner, Part 2A lupus diagnosis can feel like being suddenly abandoned in a foreign land. You thought you understood how your body interacted with the world around you, only for all the... By Meghan BeaudryJanuary 7, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing with my DiagnosisIt's been almost 4.5 years since I got my official diagnosis but, I still vividly remember that day. I was so anxious and scared going to that doctor's appointment. Tears... By Geri RodriguezJanuary 6, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
"But You Don’t Look Sick!" Think Before You SpeakWhen you tell people you have lupus, they always seem to know someone who also has it. They always say that they are doing okay. I always wonder how one... By Racquel H. DozierJanuary 5, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Recent Trip to the ERThere are many ways that lupus patients like myself may feel like the weakest link, especially during the wintertime because this is when sometimes our lupus flares up the most... By Jokiva BellardJanuary 4, 2022Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over 10 hours of sleep a night that I... By Meghan BeaudryDecember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical directives and health insurance. We discussed how important... By Racquel H. DozierDecember 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
IBS and Talking About the UncomfortableI have never hesitated to share my lupus with anyone. I'm a very open person, and nothing was off-limits when it came to being an advocate. I'd talk and write... By Ava MeenaDecember 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
