How Much Does Lupus Cost Me?A part of lupus that no one ever seems to talk about is how living with a chronic illness impacts your finances...reactions6comments
How I Set Goals With LupusIn my life before lupus, I was goal-oriented and hard-working. Dreams of academic success, a college scholarship, or scoring a high rank...reactionscomments
Lupus and Relationships: Creating Strong Bonds on Your JourneyI heard someone say that the love of family and friends is the glue that holds your heart together. Sometimes living with...reactionscomments
Surviving a Stomach Virus with LupusIt was that time of the year when norovirus was rampant. Since it was the holiday season, it spread like wildfire. Having...reactions2comments
Lupus Flare ToolkitLiving with lupus is a constant challenge, but it's one I've learned to navigate with a combination of careful planning and practical...reactions50comments
Lupus Flare Survival Guide: Tips for Rest and ReliefWe all know about the wild ride through the land of lupus flares. You know the one when you’re chilling, living your...reactions18comments
Scarring from Lupus Lesions and RashesLupus presents itself in so many different ways. What happens in one lupus warrior’s journey won’t manifest in all lupus warriors. Sometimes...reactions14comments
The Doctor Said It's Nothing, but My Body Tells a Different StoryWe've all been there. You sit across from the doctor, relief washing over you as they finally give you a diagnosis. But...reactions32comments
Racial Disparities in LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and...reactionscomments
Here Comes the Sun and Big FlaresI went outside to feel the sun on my face. The energy from its rays was magnificent. The way the sun felt...reactions29comments
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet on a BudgetEating healthy does not have to be expensive or complicated! I used to think that eating healthy meant going to Whole Foods...reactions9comments
Strange or Unexpected Lupus SymptomsLiving with lupus brings many challenges. Odd and unexpected symptoms arise. Some people may not be prepared for these strange lupus symptoms...reactions53comments
Would I Be Someone Different Without Lupus?Do you ever feel like lupus is chiseling away at who you are? One chip at a time – getting closer to...reactions16comments
What Is The Connection Between Lupus and My Painful Periods?Getting that time of the month sucks for every girl. But dealing with a period can feel even harder when you have...reactions3comments
10 Things About Lupus No One Warned Me AboutLiving with lupus can be very challenging. Before lupus, I never thought I would have any health issues. When I was diagnosed...reactions43comments
7 Tips For Those Newly Diagnosed With LupusReceiving a lupus diagnosis changes your life in an instant. One day you are healthy and the next you're living with a...reactionscomments
Who's On My Care Team As A Lupus Patient?Dealing with lupus and other chronic illnesses, I have a huge care team. It’s definitely not something to brag about but it...reactions11comments
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...reactions12comments
How Does Nutrition Affect Lupus?Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation. People living with lupus have an overactive immune system that makes the body...reactions3comments
4 Types of Lupus FlaresDo you tend to have the same kind of lupus flare repeatedly? Or does it throw you for a loop, and you...reactions32comments
