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
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical...reactions4comments
IBS and Talking About the UncomfortableI have never hesitated to share my lupus with anyone. I'm a very open person, and nothing was off-limits when it came...reactionscomments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, Part 2In Part 1 of Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, I mentioned the first 3 tips to travel successfully as...reactions1comment
How To Stay Positive When You Feel Like CrapA question I often get asked as a lupus patient, along with "Why is your hair so messy?" and "How much coffee...reactions9comments
Dispelling the Misconception: "Men Don’t Have Lupus"In 1990, my mother and I attended our first lupus symposium. A rheumatologist gave a shocking presentation. The Lupus Foundation of America...reactions9comments
Developing AsthmaAs lupus warriors, we all know how we are more susceptible to developing other illnesses and health conditions which can often be...reactions2comments
5 More Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantIn part 1 of Practical Tips To Thrive After a Kidney Transplant I discussed the pertinent things that you need to keep...reactions1comment
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The fear of missing out is on an all-time high these days, especially dealing with lupus and during a pandemic. So many...reactionscomments
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 2Feeling well when you are sick can be a difficult task. We discussed physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in our last article...reactionscomments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis PatientWhen I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I...reactions2comments
Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI wanted to talk about a little known or talked about a condition that I suspect I've had since my lupus symptoms...reactionscomments
How To Tell if You are With a Supportive Partner"A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.”...reactions6comments
5 More Tips to Manage InsomniaAs a lupus patient, I often struggle with insomnia. I previously wrote an article on ways to manage it. Here are some...reactions1comment
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest...reactionscomments
Surviving Change in Your Lupus FightMy life has totally changed since my diagnosis. Being a former athlete, I have had the hardest time adjusting. My body has...reactions18comments
Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus BattleMaking sound healthcare choices as you battle lupus can be difficult. With the constant pain physically and emotionally, it can be your...reactionscomments
How To Win at Black Friday When You Are Chronically IllBlack Friday. When we hear these words, most of us think of frenzied crowds charging through Walmart doors, exhausted sales associates and...reactions1comment
Lupus Symptoms WorseningI essentially have had lupus for 42 years. I was 30, pregnant with my youngest daughter when they first questioned systemic lupus...reactions1comment
