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
Community Views: What Does Living Well Beyond Lupus Mean?It can take years to get an accurate lupus diagnosis. But what happens each day after that? For many people living with...reactionscomments
Why I Chose a Healthcare ProfessionThe reason why I chose to be in a health profession knowing that I have lupus can be overwhelming but exciting. I...reactionscomments
The COVID Vaccine From The Eyes Of a Lupus PatientThe COVID vaccine has become a constant point of contention between the medical community and the public. Today, I sat down with...reactionscomments
My Experience on Cimzia During Pregnancy and PostpartumI did my first set of Cimzia injections when I was almost 32 weeks pregnant with my second child. My inflammation levels...reactionscomments
Pairing the Demands of a Newborn With the Strain of LupusIn my experience, you can let a lot of things slide during a lupus flare. You can let your dishes pile up...reactionscomments
Surviving Hurricanes When You Have LupusOutside my window, an angry brown river raged down what was once a road. The flood stormed over the 3-foot-high concrete barrier...reactionscomments
Weather and Seasonal ChangesHow has everyone with lupus been dealing with their weather, and how does it changes drastically every day? This time around, summer...reactionscomments
Lupus and Anxiety: Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentIn part 1, we discussed what anxiety is, how it can be diagnosed, and if it can make our lupus symptoms worse...reactionscomments
My COVID Booster VaccinationIn July, as stores, movie theaters, and restaurants opened up, and mask mandates in California were being lifted, fear of COVID seemed...reactionscomments
More Models with DisabilitiesEveryone that has skin issues or any health issues I encourage to model. Why? Ask yourself why not? You become unique in...reactionscomments
A Turning Point with LupusHave you ever thought about how to deal with lupus? Like, just really hitting that point in your fight when it’s not...reactionscomments
Fatigue: 1, Me: 0For as long as I can remember, I have experienced fatigue in a way that seemed so ...abnormal. I wasn’t just tired...reactionscomments
Lupus and Anxiety: Definition, Cause, and Impact On LupusResearch shows that 37 percent of people living with lupus will also deal with anxiety.. It is felt that this is due...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause, Part 2The words "you are bleeding out" will hit anyone like a ton of bricks. It was the possibility of death that scared...reactions2comments
Pregnancy ScareAm I the only one who gets pregnancy scares with lupus? Now that I have a child, I do not know whether...reactionscomments
When Family and Friends Do Not Accept Your Illness"Chronic illness will show you two things very clearly: the amazing compassion of some people you hardly know at all, and the...reactionscomments
Can Lupus be Fatal?Can lupus become fatal? Yes, for some people, lupus can become fatal. Lupus causes many complications with health issues. It is dangerous...reactions1comment
Exercise IntoleranceI contracted mono (Epstein-Barr virus) at the age of 22 when my health problems began. I was fit and healthy before this...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause: The Slippery Slope of Lupus Issues, Part 1All aboard, next mood swing in t-minus 6 minutes. Is it hot in here? Wait, have you seen my glasses, my keys...reactionscomments
