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...reactions45comments
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
What is Lupus Cerebritis?Four years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I stood up from my desk one afternoon and forgot how to walk. My...reactions12comments
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
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...reactions4comments
Lupus and Glandular FeverWhen I was 22 years old I got extremely sick with glandular fever. I still remember it so vividly. I had been...reactions18comments
5 Topics to Discuss With Your RheumatologistWant to get the most out of your appointments with your rheumatologist? Here are 5 key topics to discuss together. Prepare this...reactions2comments
Mouth and Dental Issues with LupusI’ve always looked after my oral hygiene by brushing my teeth twice a day and practicing regular flossing. Up until recently, I’ve...reactions15comments
How To Tell If Your Doctor Is a Good DoctorDoctors often dismiss, fail to take seriously, or even gaslight many new patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly young women. During the year...reactions1comment
Lupus, Advocacy, and the Push for Health Equity: Why Our Voices MatterFor those of us living with lupus, healthcare is personal. From seeing specialists to managing medications, we know how much these decisions...reactionscomments
Why I Choose Easy Because of LupusHave you heard of choosing your hard? People usually frame it in a way where either direction is hard (such as marriage...reactions7comments
Medical GaslightingGetting any type of diagnosis can be hard, but it's even harder when symptoms cannot be visibly seen but only felt by...reactions55comments
The Spoon Theory ExplainedWhen someone brings up spoons, what is your first thought? My guess would be that you think about the piece of silverware...reactions7comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before...reactions25comments
