My Experience With Digestive Issues and LupusAs we all know, our lupus symptoms can vary so much and will effect us all differently. I have found that it has played havoc with my digestive system over...reactions16comments
Poem: "Lupus Is Not a Disease That You See"Lupus is not a disease that you see. It reminds you it’s there like an ‘invisible enemy'. It ravages your body in ways you can never explain. A winding river...reactions12comments
My Long Road to DiagnosisI started having problems when I was 26 years old. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia finally at 38. Then 6 years later I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, during this...reactions3comments
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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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
