The Trials and Tribulations of InfectionWhat do you do when contagions are all around you? During this pandemic, the phrase, "wash your hands," reminded me of my mother helping me wash at the bathroom sink... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Who Inspires Me?There are plenty of people with lupus who inspire me. One person I admire and am truly inspired by the most is Toni Braxton. Why? She has had lupus for... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Giving My AllI was found out I had Lupus Nephritis in 2015. Since then I have had my ups and downs. This year has been my worst, or maybe I am just... By MissMel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Steroid Rage and Pain ManagementI have a few problems with steroids. Let's be honest, who doesn't? I've never heard of someone having a flawless relationship with steroids. My biggest issue with them is roid... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What to Do if You Are Misdiagnosed or UndiagnosedSome people collect coins, stamps, or rocks. Most lupus patients collect misdiagnoses, unfortunately against our will. By the time I was finally diagnosed with lupus at age 22, I had... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using Your Love Language to Cope with LupusIt can be hard to work on self-care for yourself in between pain and life. Self-care is anything that will make your life better and meet your needs. After reading... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Life After the Pandemic Mandates are Lifted as a Lupus PatientI know tons of people are sick of hearing COVID all over the news and are now rejoicing that the mask mandates and vaccine mandates have been lifted in most... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Blindsided by Lupus and Autoimmune DiseasesI was diagnosed with SLE Lupus 15 years ago. Since then, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens, Raynauds and this past November, tests showed my Thyroid is having problems... By Ejohnson681 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Lupus and RelationshipsI wanted to talk about relationships in my latest article, as I feel it is something that can have a huge impact on lupus patients. I have experienced both ends... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Handle Housework With LupusLike many lupus patients, I don't have as much energy as a healthy person my age. I sleep 10-12 hours a night yet still feel tired every day. Between balancing... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Things that Saved My Sanity and My LifeOne of the drawbacks of being chronically ill is the sheer number of doctors you have to see to manage your care. That alone can make anyone feel lost and... By Cay Bermingham4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Lupus Actually Looks LikeOftentimes people who do not have lupus think they know what lupus is. They may know a friend of a friend that has lupus. They base their view on just... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lupus Taught Me About CreativityWhen I was a child, my brother was the creative one in the family. From a young age, he loved to draw and paint. Over days and weeks, a pencil... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Educating Others and Rising Above StigmaSometimes it's not that easy to walk around with an autoimmune disease in the world because no one understands. Just recently, this beautiful woman and I had an intellectual conversation... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey! *Now Closed*The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Lupus Made Me Fall in Love with Thrift ShoppingWhen I was at my sickest with lupus cerebritis, my mother-in-law, who had moved in to take care of me, introduced me to thrifting. My Other Mother, as I call... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Hormone Connection to LupusI’ve always been interested as to why there is such a higher ratio of women who get diagnosed with lupus than men. Research suggests that 1 in 10 people living... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting Through Lupus Fog to a Clear MindI've been looking for my glasses while they were on my face. Searching high and low for my phone as I was talking on it. The scary moments when I... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Life After My Lupus DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with lupus has changed my life forever. There is so much I wish I could do that I can't or won't (do as frequently) just because it could... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
5 Creative Hobbies or Outlets For People with LupusStill haven’t found a creative outlet? Here are more ideas to try! (Energy Level: Moderate) When I was a young child, my mother used to sew dresses and jumpers for... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments