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
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and PTSD?Many things can affect whether a person gets lupus or not. Other health conditions are among them. One condition that can increase...reactions15comments
Flawed with Lupus💜I was diagnosed almost five years ago. My life changed slowly but surely. I had chronic infections, unexplained body pain, and abnormal...reactions2comments
Living with Discoid LupusDiscoid lupus can affect any person's emotional aspect of life. You ask yourself if you are beautiful enough; will you love yourself...reactions19comments
Lupus.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on LUPUS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Tips for Effective Pain Management AppointmentsThe opiate epidemic in the USA has really made it difficult for those of us who live with true chronic pain conditions...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations for LupusIf you are a lupus patient, chances are, you have tried a diet trend at some point. You might have gone gluten-free...reactions5comments
I’m Too Sick to Work Full-Time, But Not Sick Enough to Receive BenefitsI’ve spent most of my life living in between the lines; I’m too sick to work a full-time job, but not sick...reactions25comments
Lupus And The Problems It CausesEveryone knows when you have a flare it can cause major problems with dealing with lupus. It can attack every part and...reactions18comments
Lupus: The Thief of SleepPicture this: The clock strikes midnight and everyone in my home is embraced in slumbers arms. I’m all tucked in the bed...reactions23comments
Interview: Breaking Down Medicare and Open EnrollmentI interviewed Angelia Owens, a licensed insurance agent in the state of Missouri. Why did I choose Angelia to interview? Because not...reactions12comments
Finding the Humor in My Life Beyond LupusThere are times on my lupus journey where I just can’t stop laughing at myself. Some of the things that go on...reactionscomments
The Link Between Lupus and InsomniaI'm not alone in struggling with lupus insomnia. Insomnia can majorly impact patients’ quality of life, especially since so many of us...reactions2comments
Your Pain Is Fake"Your pain is fake." That's what I hear when it comes to me complaining about lupus pain. Does it hurt to have...reactions6comments
The Grief of Losing the Old YouOne of the most difficult symptoms of lupus isn't fatigue, joint pain, or sun sensitivity. It isn’t the rashes or hair loss...reactions5comments
