Support Groups"I don’t think it’s a benefit to talk to other people and post my business online," is what I hear others say...reactionscomments
How My Attitude Toward Medication Has ChangedIt’s been a little over 4 years since I was diagnosed with lupus and sent off to the pharmacy to pick up...reactions2comments
The Impact of Chronic Illness GriefGetting any diagnosis changes your whole world. Chronic illness grief is a bit more complicated and hits differently because its like a...reactions8comments
Difficulties of Getting a Lupus DiagnosisOn my lupus journey, it took me a number of years before I received my official diagnosis. It was a very long...reactions5comments
8 Cost Effective Ways To Improve Your HealthAs a lupus warrior with multiple diagnoses, taking care of my health is my number one priority. So, I try to do...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy and LupusSelf-advocacy is something that has taken me a while to practice. When I first became sick with lupus symptoms I was feeling...reactions4comments
Glimmers and Triggers on Your Lupus JourneyWe all know living with lupus can be challenging. When you have to deal with unpredictable flares, symptoms and complications, I know...reactions4comments
My Experience With Lupus NephritisLiving with lupus can bring on so many emotions throughout your body. Depression, anxiety, fear, pain, and so many other feelings. Lupus...reactions11comments
5 Cleaning Strategies That Keep My Home From Getting FilthyMy cleaning tips help me keep my home cleaner, but not sparkling clean. In my opinion, it’s not realistic to have a...reactionscomments
From Feeling Unheard to Setting Up a Support GroupIn the early days of having lupus, it was a constant struggle for me just to be heard. This included health professionals...reactionscomments
My Breast Cancer ScareI recently noticed some changes on my right breast. Of course, as soon as I noticed this, my heart sank and my...reactions2comments
Age of Lupus Symptom Onset vs. DiagnosisNot only do symptoms of lupus vary widely, so does the length of time that symptoms stay present. Symptoms such as brain...reactionscomments
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part...reactions1comment
Digestive System and LupusI have had issues with my digestive system plenty of times. I have had something called gastritis. Gastritis is inflammation of the...reactionscomments
Migratory Joint Pain, Curbing the Pain, and a Potential FlareAll my joint problems, pain, or inflammation, have always been "migratory." This type of joint pain occurs with inflammation spreading from one...reactions2comments
Retaining FluidMost people don’t know or will not understand how fluid retention starts, and also how you retain fluid. Well, my experiences have...reactions1comment
Dealing With JealousyThey say jealousy is the green-eyed monster. Which is pretty much correct. However it is a NORMAL human reaction/feeling. So why am I...reactions2comments
Cruel Judgement From DoctorsSometimes it’s good to talk to your doctors if they will take the time to understand your story. In the past, I've...reactions2comments
Dear Lupus, I Want Myself BackMy personal balance between patient and person has been going in the wrong direction lately. I’ve never felt like the balance was...reactionscomments
The ABCs of LupusIt’s hard living with lupus. It takes patience and understanding. I love words and I had to learn to talk to myself...reactions9comments
