Living with Chronic Dry EyeMy problems with chronic dry eye appeared suddenly a few months after I was diagnosed with lupus. While on a road trip with my husband, I suddenly couldn’t make out... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just For A Moment I’ll ReleaseIt’s been a long time that I have had to wear a mask. Not the mask because of the pandemic but, the mask of making myself look well when I... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 2During my second semester of grad school, I continued to search for a diagnosis. I was growing sicker and sicker. The brain fog intensified and the fatigue became unbearable. I... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coping with Brain FogSince my lupus symptoms began, one of the main issues I have struggled with has been a near-constant foggy-headed feeling that seems to come and go with intensity. In the... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience with Prednisone and OsteoporosisJust recently I was in a car accident, my second car accident. This time my daughter and husband were in the car with me. This emotional experience impacted me deeply... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Me, Lupus, and ScleritisThere is so much more to lupus than meets the eye. I mean literally, lupus can meet your eyes and have an effect on them. Not only can the medicines... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Stigma of Explaining Lupus to OthersThe stigma of explaining lupus to others can be overwhelming sometimes because they don’t know what you go through daily. I have some people that call me most of the... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 1Do you ever feel like you aren’t well as you battle lupus? Does it feel like everything is coming at you all at once and just wearing you down? At... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quality of LifeThe quality of life becomes precious to anyone from birth to old age, but when you have a condition that attacks your norm, everything becomes more serious. I find myself... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Important to Forgive YourselfHave you ever felt guilty for not being able to do something because of lupus? Has your guilt caused you some undue stress? How about just being hard on yourself... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why You Need a Lupus Role ModelWhen I first became sick with lupus, I was a twenty-year-old college student majoring in music performance. My life was filled with books and exams, orchestra rehearsals, and practicing the... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing Ignorance While Living With LupusOwning a handicap sticker should not cause you to feel shame. Some disabilities are not visible, so sometimes others will think you don’t deserve that spot as much as they... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Misdiagnosis and Other Conditions Alongside LupusAs the saying goes, lupus invites all its friends to the party – or in this case, the body. Our 2nd Lupus In America survey gave us a more detailed... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Footwear and ClothingThere are different seasons for different clothing’s but especially for people living with lupus. I learned that a long time ago when I started to have discoid lupus. When I... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living Past Stigma In Your Lupus BattleOh, you have lupus? What is that, cancer? I knew someone that had that and she didn’t take all those medications you take. She just ate vegetables and was fine... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 1I was first diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease when I was 22. But like many people with invisible illnesses, it took a long time to finally figure out why... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Domestic Violence and LupusI met someone with lupus today, and I will not disclose her name for her privacy, but she told me that I could tell her story. Domestic violence is a... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
That Time Steroids Made Me Crave Cheese-Flavored Ice CreamIt was 11 pm on a Friday night, and I was stalking the frozen food section of my local grocery store. Like King Arthur searching for the Holy Grail, I... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus and GeneticsLupus being genetic is a real thing. My mother also has lupus but my sisters have not been diagnosed with it. My middle sister has been experiencing symptoms of it... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Reasons Why Fibromyalgia May Be More Harmful Than You ThinkWhat is fibromyalgia? Is it a disorder, a syndrome, an autoimmune disease, or a neurological condition? Is it a result of carrying too much extra weight? I certainly don’t agree... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments