Lupus Preparation Kit: Being Prepared in Lupus EmergenciesHow many times have you had to be rushed to the emergency room due to a lupus situation? You aren’t feeling well...reactionscomments
Painful DayBeing in school can be really overwhelming because of the time I get to do the homework and classwork with being a...reactionscomments
Dealing With the Loss Associated With Having LupusWhen we are growing up it is fun to sit and think about what the future will look like. We think about...reactions2comments
How A Minimalist Mindset Improves My Life With LupusI first discovered "The Minimalists," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, through a friend. My friend was in the process of paring...reactions1comment
How Adopting a Disabled Dog Helped Me Accept My Own DisabilityThree years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I was scrolling through emails on my phone during my lunch break when a...reactions5comments
Life in Full Bloom: How Gardening Created a Healthier MeHave you ever wondered if you planted a seed how well it would grow? I have often looked at gardens in awe...reactions2comments
Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cysts and LupusI hope I am not alone when I say that an ovarian cyst can be very painful. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs...reactionscomments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains...reactionscomments
Coping With Loneliness in LupusCoping with loneliness is depressing, especially for me. I have been feeling lonely for some time now. When I am sick, I...reactions1comment
How I Learned To Manage My Lupus With ExerciseBefore I was diagnosed with lupus, I was never a fan of exercise. In gym class in high school, I was usually...reactions3comments
The Pain in My Chest – What Is that?My chest hurts. I can barely breathe. I feel like I am having a heart attack. How many have had this conversation...reactions5comments
Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while...reactionscomments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense...reactions2comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before...reactions19comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and LupusHave you ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the...reactionscomments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have...reactionscomments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not...reactionscomments
Recent Negative Doctor's AppointmentWhy should a doctor feel that they have the right to force a specific treatment onto an individual? If that person does...reactionscomments
