My Deep Vein Thrombosis ScareI wanted to write about an experience I had recently, which at the time was very frightening, and it made me think a...reactions3comments
The Stigma of Explaining Lupus to OthersThe stigma of explaining lupus to others can be very hard. Why? Because lupus is considered not a serious condition. Most people...reactions5comments
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
Finding a Job With LupusTimes have changed! I do not know if it is for the better or worse. I currently sit and try to apply...reactions1comment
Getting Surgery for My Breast LumpMy appointment with the breast surgeon took forever to come. She was booked solid, and the earliest time to see her was...reactionscomments
The TransformationIt was historic...A huge freeze with snow in San Antonio! It didn't last a few hours, like other storms. It came and...reactions6comments
Red FaceI had a horrible experience the other evening. My entire face turned red and hot and hurt like hell. I would give...reactions7comments
Headaches and LupusOne of my main recurring symptoms of lupus is headaches. I seem to constantly go through phases where I get different types...reactions19comments
World Changes Impact the Lives of the Lupus CommunityDetermine your strength to get you through the moments that feel the toughest. Always advocate for yourself, for better or worse, within...reactionscomments
Summertime with Discoid LupusSummertime is not my favorite time of the year. This is always the worst time for me due to the sun becoming...reactions6comments
My Experience Having Covid-19It was the day I knew would come eventually, and I dreaded it. My lateral flow test showed a very bright red...reactions3comments
My Experience With a Maternal Fetal Medicine DoctorIt was such an ordeal when I got my lupus diagnosis. There was so much trial and error on the meds that...reactions2comments
Expressing Gratitude with LupusHaving to deal with lupus can be challenging at the best of times. It's not always easy to feel gratitude for anything...reactions4comments
Journey to the UnknownI was at work and thought I was having a heart attack. I went to Doctor's Care and they called for an...reactions1comment
How Journaling Changed My Lupus OutlookI have been journaling since I could write. It has always been a part of my life to get things out of...reactions2comments
A Brain Inflammation Flare Made Me Forget What I Liked and DislikedIn 2014, I stood up after teaching a violin lesson one day and forgot how to walk. A severe episode of lupus...reactions3comments
Dealing With a Breast Lump as Lupus PatientWith lupus, you become more aware of your health. You get to know your body and know what is "normal." One day...reactions9comments
Words I Invented for Fatigue Because the English Language is InadequateWhen I first got sick with lupus, I was not a stranger to feeling tired. Throughout high school and college, I had...reactions10comments
Lupus, Pregnancy, and MotherhoodGrowing up, I knew I wanted to be a mom. But, with my lupus diagnosis, my dreams of starting a family were...reactions2comments
So I'm Not a Hypochondriac...About 6 years ago I went to my GP with a rash across my neck and other ongoing symptoms. He asked me...reactionscomments
