My Lupus ExperienceMy name is Amanda, I am 36 years old and this is my story. I had my first autoimmune disorder at the...reactionscomments
Life with Lupus and RAI just joined Lupus.net today. I actually have both Lupus and RA. I have had RA since 2004 and had to retire...reactions1comment
Lupus Is Killing MeI was officially diagnosed only about a year ago. My Mother-RIP-also suffered & lost her battle with this devastating disease. I believe...reactions6comments
Lupus Changed My Life... For Good!Surprisingly, being diagnosed with lupus (and fibromyalgia) in my early 30s changed my life and opened the world. It created a pathway...reactionscomments
Showing Lupus Who the Boss IsI was in my early 30's when I was diagnosed. I'm married, I was raising 2 small boys and the doctor told...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
Becoming a Lupus WarriorI was practicing some self-care last summer when I started sweating and felt out of breath and passed out in the spa...reactionscomments
Building Self-Esteem While Battling LupusLet me tell you a story about a person called low self-esteem. They are kind of a downer, always feeling like they...reactions8comments
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...reactions9comments
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.”...reactions6comments
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
