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I thought having a lupus diagnosis was hard. But, these last few weeks have really tested my strength. I had recently undergone many tests (an MRI and 2 biopsies) to...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means parts of the immune system attack the body. It is challenging for the body to manage the internal assault. Life with lupus looks...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a lupus advocate? When I was first diagnosed, I never thought I would become an advocate for others. Knowing lupus is...

"But you don’t look sick." We’ve all heard this, and we all hate it. Every time someone said this to me, especially in the early years of my illness, I...

Let me tell you a story about a person called low self-esteem. They are kind of a downer, always feeling like they aren’t good enough and doubting their abilities. They’ve...

To have an autoimmune disease that comes and goes as it pleases can be very disturbing. I have had this disease for a while now and learned some of the...

Our lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes, stress can get out of...

Do you tend to have the same kind of lupus flare repeatedly? Or does it throw you for a loop, and you never quite know what to expect? I’ve found...

Think back to your childhood. Maybe you were home sick from school, or the weather kept you indoors. What was a surefire activity to keep you busy and entertained? It...

Sometimes it is so difficult to speak up for yourself during doctor visits. I have found it hard to get a word between all the information. It has even been...

The Anti-inflammatory Kitchen Kit Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are recognizing Lupus Awareness Month with an extra-special giveaway. Diet and nutrition play a big role...

Time to kick off Lupus Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact lupus has on daily life. Many people who aren't living...

As we age, it's obvious that our physical appearance changes–it’s part of life. However, I have noticed, particularly within the last 5 years, how my body has changed a lot...

The last thing we want to do when we are sick, or hurt is going to the ER or urgent care. We see so many doctors, so the thought of...

Since getting diagnosed with lupus in July 2017, I have been on a medication adventure. I learned early on that there was no one size fits all plan for people...

Earlier this year, one of my favorite songs, Ironic by Alanis Morrissette, became my reality. I was sitting in my home office one morning when Luca, my best friend, called...

Dealing with lupus, we have a team of doctors we see frequently. We have multiple labs and urinalyses, and some even have follow-up scans. Lupus can attack any part of...

I sat in my doctor’s office as the 1,000 grams of Solu-Medrol dripped down the clear IV tube and into my arm. Solu-Medrol looks like water, but I wasn’t fooled...

I wanted to share my own personal experience of what tends to cause my lupus to flare up. This may be like what other lupus warriors can relate to or...

Sometimes walking on this lupus journey can be so lonely. It sucks the life out of you and makes you feel ostracized from the ‘normal’ world. I have been in...