How Adopting a Disabled Dog Helped Me Accept My Own DisabilityThree years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I was scrolling through emails on my phone during my lunch break when a picture caught my eye. Beneath the logo of... By Meghan Beaudryabout 11 hours agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life in Full Bloom: How Gardening Created a Healthier MeHave you ever wondered if you planted a seed how well it would grow? I have often looked at gardens in awe and wished I could create something so bountiful... By Racquel H. Dozier1 day agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies. Yes, there is a cost associated with lupus... By Christopher Reed2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cysts and LupusI hope I am not alone when I say that an ovarian cyst can be very painful. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its... By Jokiva Bellard3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is a complicated disease that leaves many individuals confused... By Jokiva Bellard5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains. This is the last of 3 emergency infusions... By Meghan Beaudry5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Loneliness in LupusCoping with loneliness is depressing, especially for me. I have been feeling lonely for some time now. When I am sick, I lose a lot of friends. Then I will... By Jokiva Bellard7 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Learned To Manage My Lupus With ExerciseBefore I was diagnosed with lupus, I was never a fan of exercise. In gym class in high school, I was usually the last one out of the locker room... By Meghan BeaudryJuly 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Pain in My Chest – What Is that?My chest hurts. I can barely breathe. I feel like I am having a heart attack. How many have had this conversation with themselves? It is one of the scariest... By Racquel H. DozierJuly 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while flying and traveling during COVID times. When you... By Jokiva BellardJuly 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense of physical and mental lethargy, or all-over exhaustion... By Meghan BeaudryJuly 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before coming through the office doors. Every time it... By Racquel H. DozierJuly 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and LupusHave you ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin and often secrete pus and blood. Boils... By Jokiva BellardJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have moved. But living with a chronic illness adds... By Amber BlackburnJuly 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not the right word. My brain was inflamed at... By Meghan BeaudryJuly 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recent Negative Doctor's AppointmentWhy should a doctor feel that they have the right to force a specific treatment onto an individual? If that person does not want to do it, then I believe... By Jokiva BellardJuly 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overlooked and Underrepresented: The Need to Bring Lupus to the ForefrontOftentimes people are fast to talk about their support for other health issues. Health issues are important and talked about consistently. Think about it, you see commercials for specific health... By Racquel H. DozierJuly 13, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Find Most Frustrating About LupusHave you ever experienced panic because you took a list of flare symptoms to your doctor and they didn't respond with any kind of treatment plan? I feel a unique... By Ava MeenaJuly 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scheduling My Life Around LupusWhen I first became sick at 21 years old, I was an active person balancing a job and my first year of graduate school. I would often study until late... By Meghan BeaudryJuly 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Body PositivityBody positivity can not only influence a woman to love herself, but it can also change the outlook on how she loves herself. Body positivity will influence a woman to... By Jokiva BellardJuly 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
