Why Is the Doctor-Patient Relationship Important?For those of you who were born before the millennium, medical treatment, living with a chronic illness, and navigating medical insurance was a nightmare. If you were lucky to have... By Christopher Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Experience With Sjogren's SyndromeSjogren's syndrome and lupus can mix with each other. Sjogren's syndrome is another autoimmune disease and mimics lupus also. As many know, lupus can mimic other diseases. It can attack... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What a Tough Year Has Taught Us About Battling Lupus2020 was a year like no other. With the COVID-19 pandemic, stress over staying safe while battling a chronic illness has been at an all-time high. It has brought on... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with Frequent UTIs, Part 1Although my UTIs (urinary tract infections) are much less frequent now compared to what they were 4 years ago, I still have to be so careful. I suppose I just... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Goals For The New YearNew year; same me, as I always say. I mean, there is always room for improvement, and I have a lot that I do want to improve about myself but... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Love Beyond Lupus: Healing in Between the CureIt can be difficult to extend love to yourself beyond lupus. Between the physical pain and emotional strain, it can become so stressful that you forget to care for yourself... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus And The Problems It CausesEveryone knows when you have a flare it can cause major problems with dealing with lupus. It can attack every part and any part of your body. As lupus flares... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How My Sister Supports Me On My Journey With LupusLike many siblings, I did not always get along with my sister when we were growing up. We were born three years apart and we were different people. She was... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Concern About The COVID-19 VaccineI am seriously nervous about getting the COVID vaccine, especially with the side effects. Having lupus, we are not allowed to get live virus vaccines. According to The World Health... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Purpose Living Through a Lupus DiagnosisI was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 16. School has always been a priority in my house. Two years before my diagnosis, my parents paused my education because... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Have Lupus PlusI have lupus plus, meaning I have lupus plus way too many other health issues. When I was diagnosed with lupus, it was the third time I received a diagnosis... By Ava Meena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
5 Huge Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Lupus WarriorWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus in 2009, I was 27, newly married, and wanted to take on everything and be the one to solve everyone’s problems. To say... By Gabrielle Davis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Gentle Daily Reminders for Lupus WarriorsLupus is a difficult condition to live with and thrive beyond. Therefore, it's important that you remind yourself of the good things that help you overcome tough lupus battles. Here... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care During The COVID PandemicThere has never been a better time for us to start thinking about what we can do as individuals to ensure what measures we can take to help to protect... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It Is Not Your FaultIt is not your fault that you have lupus so do not blame yourself. It is not your fault you end up in the hospital from time to time. It... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 12 Days of “LupMAS”We know the holidays can bring on extra stress. Therefore, it’s important to find the comedy in it all. After all, laughter can soothe the weary soul. Lupus is crazy... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
10 Gifts People With Lupus Would Like to ReceiveThese gifts may not be available at your local department store, but they are what many chronically ill people want more than anything. Chronic pain can be a nightmare and... By Ava Meena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Have Lupus. Now What?I did feel strange the day I went for Jury Duty. In fact, after arriving at the courthouse, I was so tempted to let the officer know that I was... By fancy24 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Am I a Good Caregiver?With my mother having lupus, there have undoubtedly been times where I have had to step more into a caregiver role than others. Sometimes I may have to pick up... By Eric Chiyembekeza2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments