Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactions4comments
4 Types of Lupus FlaresDo you tend to have the same kind of lupus flare repeatedly? Or does it throw you for a loop, and you...reactions25comments
Lupus Coloring Pages to Help Alleviate StressThink back to your childhood. Maybe you were home sick from school, or the weather kept you indoors. What was a surefire...reactionscomments
The Importance of Advocating for YourselfSometimes it is so difficult to speak up for yourself during doctor visits. I have found it hard to get a word...reactions2comments
Lupus Awareness Month: The Lupus Roller CoasterTime to kick off Lupus Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact lupus has...reactionscomments
How My Appearance Has Changed Due to LupusAs we age, it's obvious that our physical appearance changes–it’s part of life. However, I have noticed, particularly within the last 5...reactions7comments
When Should I Seek Medical Care?The last thing we want to do when we are sick, or hurt is going to the ER or urgent care. We...reactions5comments
Lupus and My Medication JourneySince getting diagnosed with lupus in July 2017, I have been on a medication adventure. I learned early on that there was...reactionscomments
When the Patient Becomes the CaregiverEarlier this year, one of my favorite songs, Ironic by Alanis Morrissette, became my reality. I was sitting in my home office...reactions1comment
8 Tips To Overcome Scanxiety With LupusDealing with lupus, we have a team of doctors we see frequently. We have multiple labs and urinalyses, and some even have...reactions2comments
My Struggle With Insulin ResistanceI sat in my doctor’s office as the 1,000 grams of Solu-Medrol dripped down the clear IV tube and into my arm...reactions1comment
My Lupus Flare TriggersI wanted to share my own personal experience of what tends to cause my lupus to flare up. This may be like...reactions22comments
Lupus Makes Me Feel LonelySometimes walking on this lupus journey can be so lonely. It sucks the life out of you and makes you feel ostracized...reactions7comments
Life After SepsisWhen you are in the hospital, all you can think about is going home and crawling into your bed, putting on your...reactions17comments
Prednisone Side EffectsWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus, the Plaquenil alone was less effective than my rheumatologist wanted. So, he told me they...reactions13comments
It's Scary to Tell People About My Lupus JourneyYou don’t look sick. Sigh, this is one of the hardest things to hear. Am I alone in getting mad every time...reactions20comments
4 Reflections From Years of Living With Chronic PainWhat health issue have you spent the most time seeking treatment, only to end up with the poorest results? For me, it’s...reactions29comments
Laboratory Markers for Lupus FlaresAre there any objective lab markers that can be checked when a flare of lupus is suspected? Are there any markers correlating...reactions11comments
It Can Get Dark Inside a FlareI find it a little bizarre that an increase in disease activity is typically referred to as a flare or flare-up. Google’s...reactions26comments
My Latest Pulmonary Issues With LupusI recently had a follow-up visit with my pulmonologist. The first thing we did was my pulmonary function test and I was...reactions5comments
