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When I first got my lupus diagnosis, I was very hesitant about who I would share the news with. I feared the judgment or the sympathy people would feel for...

It’s crazy to think that having Covid was not as bad compared to a lupus flare. When I got hit with Covid, I was fortunate enough to get Paxlovid and...

Canceling is never part of the plan, but it does happen. People with lupus are familiar with this and the kind of misunderstanding that follows. Whether it is the holidays...

Many people seem to be swirling with purpose on New Year's Day. This feeling seems to start around the end of December and continues throughout January. I watch people make...

Being a caretaker and someone that has lupus can be overwhelming. Of course, I am a mother of a 2-year-old and a wife. It seems like my family has been...

We know that the holidays can zap your energy and leave us feeling drained, whether you are hosting or traveling for family or friend gatherings. We asked our Lupus.net patient...

Eating healthy does not have to be expensive or complicated! I used to think that eating healthy meant going to Whole Foods to pick up some pricey organic produce. I...

Practicing self-care is necessary to get through challenging times with chronic illnesses like lupus. It can be difficult to find time for ourselves when life gets busy. We asked our...

Lupus can go after any part of the body; it’s notorious for going after the kidneys. But in many cases, it affects the heart. Lupus can cause a wide range...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Finding gifts for others can be extremely hard. But, finding gifts for loved ones with chronic illness can be even harder. Here are my top 10 recommendations for any budget...

It's that time of year again: stockings hung over a crackling fireplace, mistletoe decorating the doorways, and carols sounding over the loudspeakers in every store. But the winter holidays are...

In a previous article, I spoke about my personal experience of having a possible DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Still, I wanted to talk more in-depth about why lupus patients are...

Have you ever thought about starting your own support or advocacy group? Maybe in your area, lupus is not as well-known as it is in other areas. Perhaps you just...

During the year I spent relearning to walk and speak after a severe lupus flare, I made the decision to leave my husband. There were many parts of being on...

Content Note: This article describes domestic abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233...

I know that my days are numbered, and I have no idea how high that number goes. It’s not fun to think about, but it’s true. I only get so...

I never realized just how important vitamin D is in our bodies until I experienced becoming extremely deficient. I had been feeling very unwell for a number of weeks but I...

Want to get the most out of your appointments with your rheumatologist? Here are 5 key topics to discuss together. Prepare this information ahead of time to share with your...