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...reactions35comments
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
Fighting FatigueThere is nothing like dragging through your day just trying to make it to your next moment. One of the hardest symptoms...reactions3comments
What Can I Eat After a Kidney Transplant?Knowing what to eat after receiving a kidney transplant can be difficult. Diets during dialysis and before surgery may be very restrictive...reactionscomments
Lupus and Pulmonary Function TestsWhen I was first diagnosed, I had various symptoms, and many of them related to my lungs. I had shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Dealing With Life-Threatening Health IssuesI recently experienced many medical issues, a 7-day hospital stay, and being discharged on IV antibiotics 3 times a day for 6-8...reactions3comments
Lupus Balance Between Exercise and RestIf I hear one more person tell me to move when I am in pain, I will scream! How many of you...reactions5comments
Coping With GriefSince becoming unwell on my lupus journey, I have struggled with stress. It seems that my body can't seem to handle it...reactions2comments
Books and Movies About Lupus That Help Me CopeOne of the most discouraging parts of being diagnosed with lupus was that my friends and family had no idea what lupus...reactions3comments
5 Ways To Help A Loved One With LupusWhen a family member or a friend gets diagnosed with lupus it may be hard to know how to react or what...reactionscomments
Migraines, Menstrual Cycles, and Lupus Flares: A Painful TrifectaI dread that time of the month. Lupus has made it even worse – both the dread and the experience. Some menstrual...reactions4comments
Weight Management and Lupus - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions3comments
Lupus Specialist Appointments During PregnancyI only have a short time left before I deliver my second child. The doctor's visits have been easier, but I was...reactions2comments
What Is Neuropathy and How Is It Treated?People living with lupus usually describe their neuropathy as numbness and tingling, starting in the extremities like the hands and feet. Symptoms...reactions12comments
Pregnancy and LupusI have reached 7 months in my pregnancy, and my flare is still consistent. I have taken a break from social media...reactions1comment
What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Can We Overcome It?Sometimes I feel like a fraud. Putting on these masks while battling lupus can be exhausting. In a world where you're expected...reactions4comments
Purpura: When Small Blood Vessels Leak Blood Under the SkinIf you have been on blood thinners or have lupus, you are prone to bruises and scratches. I have experienced that a...reactions12comments
My 10-Year Lupus Diagnosis AnniversaryThis is my 10th anniversary of being diagnosed with lupus, and I am so happy I made it this far. Being diagnosed...reactions1comment
