Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why I Love Summer Even With LupusThe winter months are hard on me. It's cold and dark, and the weather can be formidable. While I don't have Raynaud's, like some people with lupus, I still struggle... By Ava MeenaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lupus and Personal FinanceMaking money when you are chronically ill can be a challenge. It is not easy maintaining a job while dealing with achy joints and fatigue. It can also be difficult... By Meghan BeaudryBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Thomas the Train & Lupus the PainEvery day I tell myself "I think I can." I am now 62 and was diagnosed with lupus 28 years ago. I've seen on here a number of stories from... By Anne1Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Words I Invented for Fatigue Because the English Language is InadequateWhen I first got sick with lupus, I was not a stranger to feeling tired. Throughout high school and college, I had spent many late nights studying or practicing the... By Meghan BeaudryBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Discrimination May Mean Life and Death: Being a Gay Man with LupusStruggling to fight bias is a common theme as a black gay man living with lupus. I was a shy teen, but lupus brought me out of my shell. Somehow... By Christopher ReedBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Lupus, Pregnancy, and MotherhoodGrowing up, I knew I wanted to be a mom. But, with my lupus diagnosis, my dreams of starting a family were put on hold. I was only 27 when... By Geri RodriguezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Medical GaslightingGetting any type of diagnosis can be hard, but it's even harder when symptoms cannot be visibly seen but only felt by the patient. Sadly this is more common than... By Geri RodriguezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Here Comes the Sun and Big FlaresI went outside to feel the sun on my face. The energy from its rays was magnificent. The way the sun felt on my face was warm and comforting. I bathed... By Racquel H. DozierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Was Misdiagnosed 7 TimesThe first time I saw a doctor about my chronic illness, I was 22. I had just finished my first semester of graduate school. For months, my hair had clogged... By Meghan BeaudryBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Was There a “Before Lupus” Version of Me?For a long time, I saw myself as either "before" or "after" when it came to lupus. There was before the diagnosis in 2017 and then afterward. There was also... By Ava MeenaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Ways to Control Lupus SymptomsThis is a very intense topic to talk about. I have a lot of followers on Instagram that always ask about symptom control or the lack thereof. Their first thought... By Jokiva BellardBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lupus and Mask-ShamingIt's been over 2 years since the start of the pandemic, and the world is starting to get back to normalcy. Restaurants, schools, airlines, and many more places have lifted... By Geri RodriguezBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Sun, Lupus and MeI loved being outside soaking up the sun. Feeling the warmth go through my body. I was very young when I was diagnosed with Lupus. I was 8. It has... By Michelle99Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Journey to the UnknownI was at work and thought I was having a heart attack. I went to Doctor's Care and they called for an ambulance b/c of my EKG readings. I was... By 4EvrNiteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Long HaulI am now 68 years old and have suffered through Lupus for 20 years. Thankfully I was able to find a wonderful rheumatologist. When my insurance changed I changed my... By Keep on goingBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Jen's LifeWell, the more I read I wonder how long I have really had lupus... Back in the day I had 3 stillborn babies. Fast forward, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia... By hessj5Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Feel Exposed: Being Chronically DryOne! Two! Three layers of lotion on my boy every morning. My friend Melissa and Ben always laughed as they watched me lather lotion on my face as if it... By Christopher ReedBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Lupus Symptom BingoLupus can leave some people feeling out of control. You might experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and other times when lupus symptoms are mild. This symptom bingo card is a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Lupus JourneyI was diagnosed with lupus in 1997 I am now 65 yrs old. Through the years I could cope very well with my condition. I held a job very well... By Lady56Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments