The Balancing Act: How I Use Self-Care to Manage Life with LupusWe all know the great balancing act known as living with lupus. In my circus I’m constantly juggling flaming torches while riding...reactionscomments
Dealing with Lupus, Sjogren's, and a Cancer DiagnosisI thought having a lupus diagnosis was hard. But, these last few weeks have really tested my strength. I had recently undergone...reactions12comments
How to Manage Blood Clots When You Have LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and...reactions5comments
Experience With Sjogren's SyndromeSjogren's syndrome and lupus can mix with each other. Sjogren's syndrome is another autoimmune disease and mimics lupus also. As many know...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and Sjögren’s Disease?Like lupus, Sjögren’s (or Sjögrens) disease is an autoimmune disorder. This means a person’s body attacks its own healthy tissue. Lupus and...reactions19comments
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...reactions43comments
Lupus, Celiac Disease, and Gluten Sensitivity: Understanding the OverlapWhen my lupus symptoms first started showing up pre-diagnosis, the first health issues I had were to do with my stomach and...reactions7comments
What Lupus Pain Feels Like According to PatientsAs with any diagnosis, lupus affects people differently. However, most people with lupus experience lupus pain at some point. It may include...reactions46comments
Taking Plaquenil for Lupus: Side Effects and What to ExpectI studied the oblong white pill in my hand. “This is it,” I told myself. The pill that would reverse the past...reactions29comments
Plaquenil Side Effects: Retinal Toxicity and Eye ExamsI’ve never had any issues with my eyes, so I never needed to see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) until my lupus diagnosis...reactions9comments
Strange or Unexpected Lupus SymptomsLiving with lupus brings many challenges, and some of the most unexpected lupus symptoms can catch people off guard — from strange...reactions59comments
Now Closed - The Quench & Cool Down GiveawayThe Quench & Cool Down Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Living with lupus often means navigating an internal...reactions8comments
Lupus Nutrition: An Anti-Inflammatory GuideLupus is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation. People living with lupus have an overactive immune system. This causes the body...reactions14comments
2 Ways of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others"I have chronic fatigue, but that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm tired 100 percent of the time," I explained to a new...reactions9comments
The Spoon Theory ExplainedWhen someone brings up spoons, what is your first thought? My guess would be that you think about the piece of silverware...reactions7comments
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
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
Lupus Arthritis And Useless HandsQuite frankly, I'm fed up with my hands. I’m furious with them. Their pain, swelling, and stiffness have prevented me from doing...reactions76comments
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...reactions16comments
