Getting Your Nails Done with LupusHaving an autoimmune disease like lupus can be overbearing. Sometimes being a mother, wife, and working as well, you tend to not...reactionscomments
A Personal Triumph for Sun SafetyIt didn’t take long after my lupus diagnosis for me to realize I was likely going to have some level of sun...reactions2comments
Is It Worse To Have An Invisible Disability or a Visible One?Like most lupus patients, I always wonder if I’d be treated differently by my family, friends, and doctors if my illness was...reactions15comments
Grin and Bear It - The Fangs and Flares of the Dentist’s LairOh boy, the dentist's office. A place where I don't exactly RSVP with enthusiasm. It's like I’m in a dental safari, complete...reactions2comments
The Story of My First Lupus FlareIt was a beautiful day in Munich. My husband and I were both 25 years young and excited for our first real...reactions2comments
Work AccommodationsI wake up in the morning with work, work, work, by Rihanna playing in my head, because that is all I do...reactionscomments
Lupus and Getting A Yearly Skin CheckEver since my lupus diagnosis in 2017, my relationship with the sun has drastically changed. Growing up, I never was into skincare...reactionscomments
'Twas The Night Before LupmasWith each passing moment, it’s so hard to quiet the whispers of fear. I am holding space for lupus warriors all over...reactionscomments
Ode to LupusOde to Lupus is a poem that celebrates the strength and resilience of those with lupus. It highlights the challenges they face...reactionscomments
I Didn't Know I Had a Story, Until I Told My StoryLife has a way of surprising us. Sometimes, the most profound stories emerge from the most unexpected places. My journey with systemic...reactions5comments
Products that Make Life with Lupus EasierLife with lupus can be unpredictable, inconvenient, and exhausting. Because I live with daily chronic fatigue, everyday tasks that are easy for...reactions3comments
The Stages of Accepting You Have LupusLupus might impact your skin, joints, or kidneys. But living with a long-term chronic illness forever impacts your mindset. In many ways...reactions13comments
What’s The Difference Between Medicare Supplement & Advantage PlansWhen you are signing up for Medicare there are so many options out there and it’s very confusing. Especially when doing it...reactions2comments
IntimacyIntimacy and lupus can take a toll on you and your partner, specifically the lack of intimacy that can occur. Is it...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Have A Pity PartyYears ago something happened where I missed an event of some kind due to my health and lupus. I felt down in...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...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
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
Mother or MedicineLupus can put me in a emotional state where it's hard for me to choose my daughter over my medication. This has...reactionscomments
An Itch I Can't Get Rid OfWhen dealing with lupus, of course there are ups and downs with symptoms. Recently, I discovered hives on my skin becoming worse...reactionscomments
