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
Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter MonthsI have noticed a pattern over the last several winters that I seem to pick up an onslaught of viruses. The exception...reactionscomments
Plaquenil Side Effects: Retinal Toxicity and Eye ExamsI’ve never had any issues with my eyes, so I never needed to see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) until my lupus diagnosis...reactions9comments
Holiday Recovery Tips for People With LupusGetting back into a routine after the holidays can be challenging, especially for people in the chronic illness community. Increased fatigue and...reactions2comments
Sharing My Lupus DiagnosisWhen I first got my lupus diagnosis, I was very hesitant about who I would share the news with. I feared the...reactionscomments
Dealing with a Lupus Flare After Covid RecoveryIt’s crazy to think that having Covid was not as bad compared to a lupus flare. When I got hit with Covid...reactions2comments
Canceling Holiday Plans Is Never EasyCanceling is never part of the plan, but it does happen. People with lupus are familiar with this and the kind of...reactions2comments
Feeling Anxious About New Year’s CostsMany people seem to be swirling with purpose on New Year's Day. This feeling seems to start around the end of December...reactions9comments
The Effects of Being a Caretaker with LupusBeing a caretaker and someone that has lupus can be overwhelming. Of course, I am a mother of a 2-year-old and a...reactions5comments
Tips for Hosting or Traveling for the HolidaysWe know that the holidays can zap your energy and leave us feeling drained, whether you are hosting or traveling for family...reactions3comments
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet on a BudgetEating healthy does not have to be expensive or complicated! I used to think that eating healthy meant going to Whole Foods...reactions9comments
Tips for Practicing Self-Care Around the HolidaysPracticing self-care is necessary to get through challenging times with chronic illnesses like lupus. It can be difficult to find time for...reactions7comments
Wearing a Heart Monitor for a WeekLupus can go after any part of the body; it’s notorious for going after the kidneys. But in many cases, it affects...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Gift Guide For People With Chronic IllnessesFinding gifts for others can be extremely hard. But, finding gifts for loved ones with chronic illness can be even harder. Here...reactions4comments
How I Host the Holidays Without FlaringIt's that time of year again: stockings hung over a crackling fireplace, mistletoe decorating the doorways, and carols sounding over the loudspeakers...reactions3comments
The Risk of Blood Clots With LupusIn a previous article, I spoke about my personal experience of having a possible DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Still, I wanted to...reactions1comment
10 Ways to Start Your Own Support or Advocacy GroupHave you ever thought about starting your own support or advocacy group? Maybe in your area, lupus is not as well-known as...reactions2comments
How I Manage Money While Living with LupusDuring the year I spent relearning to walk and speak after a severe lupus flare, I made the decision to leave my...reactions3comments
