Tips For Traveling With Chronic IllnessTraveling is stressful for anyone. Making sure you get everything in your bags. Even though you know you will inevitably leave something at home. Usually something that’s important. Even after making... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Tell Men I Dated that I Have LupusA first date with a new romantic interest is enough to make anyone nervous. A dozen questions and insecurities jumble around in your mind. Will they look like their online... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Experience With The Heart Complication, PericarditisHeart problems can be a big situation when it comes to having lupus. I was diagnosed with pericarditis. Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium. It usually feels like sharp... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus and the UnknownAfter I had COVID, I noticed that the right side of my face was a bit swollen. I informed my rheumatologist about it and he said with flares this does... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
No More Sorrys: Living Unapologetically with LupusAre you tired of apologizing for things that are completely out of your control? Well, you're not alone! On this lupus journey, I have spent way too much time saying... By Racquel H. Dozier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thrush and LupusFor the past year, I seem to have been plagued by recurrent yeast infections. The main issue for me has been vaginal thrush, although, I have suffered with oral thrush... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When Your Medical Team Keeps GrowingI can barely keep track of my doctors anymore. I know the important ones, of course, like my primary care and rheumatologist. I have an eye doctor and a dentist... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips For Traveling With MedicationsA vacation sounds so wonderful, so dreamy, like so much fun. Until you come back to reality. Remembering vacations aren’t so easy and you aren’t as free spirited as they... By Amber Blackburn, RN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lupus Questions, Answers, and CommunityLupus can make you feel like you’re no longer in the driver’s seat. But the speed and landscape along the journey continue to change. You might not be diagnosed yet... By Lupus.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Lupus, Sjogren's, and a Cancer DiagnosisI thought having a lupus diagnosis was hard. But, these last few weeks have really tested my strength. I had recently undergone many tests (an MRI and 2 biopsies) to... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
I Was Told Lupus Was a Woman's DiseaseI was diagnosed with systemic lupus and lupus nephritis in 1995. I had no idea what lupus was nor had I ever heard of it. If this happened today, I... By Emmitt Henderson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
What Does It Mean to Live With Lupus?Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means parts of the immune system attack the body. It is challenging for the body to manage the internal assault. Life with lupus looks... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Transformative Power of Being a Lupus AdvocateHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a lupus advocate? When I was first diagnosed, I never thought I would become an advocate for others. Knowing lupus is... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Not To Ask Someone With Lupus"But you don’t look sick." We’ve all heard this, and we all hate it. Every time someone said this to me, especially in the early years of my illness, I... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
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 aren’t good enough and doubting their abilities. They’ve... By Racquel H. Dozier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 a while now and learned some of the... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 life. But sometimes, stress can get out of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 never quite know what to expect? I’ve found... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
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 activity to keep you busy and entertained? It... By Lupus.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Advocating for YourselfSometimes it is so difficult to speak up for yourself during doctor visits. I have found it hard to get a word between all the information. It has even been... By Racquel H. Dozier4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments