How To Tell if You're With a Supportive Partner, Part 2A lupus diagnosis can feel like being suddenly abandoned in a foreign land. You thought you understood how your body interacted with the world around you, only for all the... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing with my DiagnosisIt's been almost 4.5 years since I got my official diagnosis but, I still vividly remember that day. I was so anxious and scared going to that doctor's appointment. Tears... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
"But You Don’t Look Sick!" Think Before You SpeakWhen you tell people you have lupus, they always seem to know someone who also has it. They always say that they are doing okay. I always wonder how one... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Recent Trip to the ERThere are many ways that lupus patients like myself may feel like the weakest link, especially during the wintertime because this is when sometimes our lupus flares up the most... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over 10 hours of sleep a night that I... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical directives and health insurance. We discussed how important... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
IBS and Talking About the UncomfortableI have never hesitated to share my lupus with anyone. I'm a very open person, and nothing was off-limits when it came to being an advocate. I'd talk and write... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, Part 2In Part 1 of Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, I mentioned the first 3 tips to travel successfully as a dialysis patient. Here are the remaining tips... By Gabrielle Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How To Stay Positive When You Feel Like CrapA question I often get asked as a lupus patient, along with "Why is your hair so messy?" and "How much coffee can one person drink?" is "How do you... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Dispelling the Misconception: "Men Don’t Have Lupus"In 1990, my mother and I attended our first lupus symposium. A rheumatologist gave a shocking presentation. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Georgia Chapter (the Chapter) should have posted... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Developing AsthmaAs lupus warriors, we all know how we are more susceptible to developing other illnesses and health conditions which can often be connected. As a sidekick to my lupus, I... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 More Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantIn part 1 of Practical Tips To Thrive After a Kidney Transplant I discussed the pertinent things that you need to keep your kidney working at its best. The last... By Gabrielle Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The fear of missing out is on an all-time high these days, especially dealing with lupus and during a pandemic. So many events are popping up, and I do not... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 2Feeling well when you are sick can be a difficult task. We discussed physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in our last article. There are other areas that are important to... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis PatientWhen I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I was young, married, and fairly active with recreational... By Gabrielle Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI wanted to talk about a little known or talked about a condition that I suspect I've had since my lupus symptoms reared their ugly head - Postural tachycardia syndrome... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Tell if You are With a Supportive Partner"A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.” – Pearl S. Buck Marriage isn't easy, as... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 More Tips to Manage InsomniaAs a lupus patient, I often struggle with insomnia. I previously wrote an article on ways to manage it. Here are some more tricks I’ve learned to help me fall... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest movement. I was irritated with myself and those... By Gabrielle Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving Change in Your Lupus FightMy life has totally changed since my diagnosis. Being a former athlete, I have had the hardest time adjusting. My body has completely changed not only with age but with... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments