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
The Fear, Joy, and Sadness of Missing OutThe concept of FOMO (the fear of missing out) has been circulating for a while and has helped many people put a...reactions4comments
What To Expect When You Take ImmunosuppressantsLupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that instead of attacking invading germs, the body's immune system attacks its own skin and...reactions6comments
About 6 in 10 Lupus Patients Constantly Have to Explain the ConditionIt can be frustrating to explain lupus over and over again to people who simply do not understand. This can lead to...reactionscomments
Restless Legs Syndrome and the Lupus LinkI must've lost count of the list of symptoms that lupus has given me. I often feel like some of them have...reactions4comments
My COVID Booster Shot Experience with LupusAfter the move to Atlanta, I finally met up with a primary doctor. I am completely in love with medical centers like...reactionscomments
Lupus Lies to Protect Your PeaceHow many times have you lied about how you feel as you battle lupus? For me, I can't even count the number...reactions6comments
Getting Sick While on a BiologicHave you ever had that "whoa" moment when a doctor prescribes a medication? As in, "whoa, this medication has some scary warnings!"...reactionscomments
How Lupus Indirectly Caused My Divorce"In sickness and in more sickness," my then-fiance and I joked in the months leading up to our wedding ceremony. We had...reactions6comments
The Metamorphosis of a Workaholic LupieNot me! I did not take it well when my extremely compassionate and thorough rheumatologist said: "Have you considered retiring?" My mind...reactions6comments
Looking Back on My Lupus DiagnosisJanuary 2022 marks the 5th anniversary of my lupus diagnosis. I've learned so many things over the past 5 years, and I've...reactions11comments
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
My Move and Lupus FlaresThe move to Atlanta was a big deal for me. I was without my medication for about 2 months which caused me...reactions3comments
"No" Is a Complete SentenceBeyond popular belief, 'NO' is a complete sentence. Sometimes as we battle lupus, we have a problem saying 'NO.' This can be...reactions2comments
Lupus and My “New” NormalLiving with lupus, I had to be very cautious when it came to my health, even before the pandemic hit. The common...reactions2comments
How To Tell if You're With a Supportive Partner, Part 2A lupus diagnosis can feel like being suddenly abandoned in a foreign land. You thought you understood how your body interacted with...reactions4comments
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
"But You Don’t Look Sick!" Think Before You SpeakWhen you tell people you have lupus, they always seem to know someone who also has it. They always say that they...reactions4comments
My Recent Trip to the ERThere are many ways that lupus patients like myself may feel like the weakest link, especially during the wintertime because this is...reactions2comments
How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over...reactions3comments
