How My Sister Supports Me On My Journey With LupusLike many siblings, I did not always get along with my sister when we were growing up. We were born three years...reactionscomments
Purpura: When Small Blood Vessels Leak Blood Under the SkinIf you have been on blood thinners or have lupus, you are prone to bruises and scratches. I have experienced that a...reactions12comments
How Lupus Changed My Approach to Setting Life GoalsI've always been a Type A, goal-oriented person. In the weeks leading up to New Year's Day every year, I research the...reactions3comments
Lessons Learned Being in High School and College With LupusI was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 16 after 4 to 6 years with unbearable and sometimes untreatable headaches. When...reactions1comment
Survey: 8 in 10 Wish They Could Have Managed Lupus DifferentlyWe all have those moments where we look back and wish we could change something from a particular moment in time. People...reactions2comments
Getting Support For Lupus While Going to CollegeI know that majoring in marine biology seems like a cliché, but I had a serious interest in the subject matter. As...reactionscomments
3 Things I Struggled With After Being Diagnosed With LupusWhen the doctor said, "you have lupus,” I felt like the floor dropped out from underneath me. At our first appointment, he’d...reactions9comments
What I Learned From Lupus Advocates During Our Instagram Live EventI am continuously impressed by my fellow advocates here on Lupus.net. I enjoy reading their articles, and I'm encouraged when I learn...reactions2comments
Discussing All-Things COVID with a Lupus AdvocateCOVID has been with us for over 18 months now! It’s been tough for everyone but especially for those of us who...reactionscomments
Holiday Recovery Tips for People With LupusGetting back into a routine after the holidays can be challenging, especially for people in the chronic illness community. Increased fatigue and...reactions2comments
My Lupus Flare Sent Me to the Emergency RoomTo have an autoimmune disease that comes and goes as it pleases can be very disturbing. I have had this disease for...reactions6comments
Lupus Awareness Month: The Lupus Roller CoasterTime to kick off Lupus Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact lupus has...reactionscomments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactions4comments
Lupus Coloring Pages to Help Alleviate StressThink back to your childhood. Maybe you were home sick from school, or the weather kept you indoors. What was a surefire...reactionscomments
Food Journaling to Decrease FlaresWhat you eat can affect how you feel. Oftentimes, as we battle lupus, we are cognizant of what medicines we put in...reactions6comments
An Interview With a Registered Nurse About Treating Chronically Ill PatientsWhen I first met my sister-in-law Allison in 2012, I was impressed to hear she was a nurse. I always wanted to...reactions2comments
Lupus Makes Me Feel LonelySometimes walking on this lupus journey can be so lonely. It sucks the life out of you and makes you feel ostracized...reactions7comments
Lupus and Pulmonary Function TestsWhen I was first diagnosed, I had various symptoms, and many of them related to my lungs. I had shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Money Woes and LupusIt's gotten so hard these days to look at my bank account. With the rising cost of everything, living in NYC plus...reactions2comments
How My Appearance Has Changed Due to LupusAs we age, it's obvious that our physical appearance changes–it’s part of life. However, I have noticed, particularly within the last 5...reactions17comments
