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
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
CPAP Therapy: An Unpleasant Solution for My Fatigue ProblemsSometimes, taking responsibility for your health kind of sucks. Have you been there – where you just want to do the right...reactions6comments
Dealing with Covid and LupusAfter almost 3 years, Covid finally got me. Unfortunately, my husband fell ill first. The day after Thanksgiving, I saw that he...reactions2comments
Not Enough Providers Know About Autoimmune ConditionsI have been in the medical field for over 15 years. I’ve seen it from the inside out. I have seen providers...reactions23comments
Life With An Invisible IllnessWhen I first became sick with lupus, nearly everything about my life changed. I had once juggled my college classes with work...reactions1comment
5 Things I Took For Granted Before My Lupus DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with lupus changed my life forever. I now had a "new normal" that I would have to adapt to. Looking...reactions30comments
Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective DisorderOh, the weather outside is getting a bit frightful. Cold has moved in and with it less daylight for many. The winter...reactions2comments
Recent Flare and Emergency Room VisitHaving a recent flare has shown me how unethical the medical system really is. I just had a recent flare while pregnant...reactions2comments
