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For most women, a pedicure is a pampering ritual. A chance to unwind, choose a vibrant new shade. Additionally, to leave with toes and hands that feel as good as...

When I was first diagnosed with lupus in the summer of 2012, the first medication my doctor started me on was hydroxychloroquine. I was on that for about nine months...

Before lupus I rarely had any dental issues. But, after getting lupus, my dental health has progressively gotten worse. Lupus can affect any part of our body including our teeth...

I had a situation recently that really triggered me. I was browsing some forums when I stumbled across a very sad post from a person that had been severely struggling...

Let's be honest, lupus likes to throw shade at every aspect of our lives. We all know the fatigue, the joint pain, the brain fog that makes you forget why...

One question that I get asked a lot is how am I so positive after everything that I have been through. Especially when I meet people for the first time...

We’ve all seen the TV show or movie where a man suddenly clutches his chest, gasps, and falls to the ground. To which we later learn he has had a...

Just recently my daughter had her fourth birthday party. Being an autoimmune disease mother who tries to be so careful, I do not know how I end up getting sick...

A lupus diagnosis anniversary marks the date on which an individual was diagnosed with lupus. This anniversary can be a time of reflection on the journey with this diagnosis, acknowledgements...

That first doctor’s appointment with a new rheumatologist can be stressful, no matter how long you’ve lived with lupus. You might be a veteran lupus warrior who is switching doctors...

When you are newly diagnosed with a big life altering disease, like lupus, there are so many  things going through your head. So many thoughts, so many feelings. You’re thinking...

When living with a chronic illness like lupus, intense emotional experiences like grief can have an impact on health. Just recently, I lost someone so dear and loving to me...

One of the hardest parts of being diagnosed with an invisible chronic illness like lupus, is that your friends and family might not understand your illness. Often, they might say...

Since becoming sick with lupus, I travel far less than I used to because the act of traveling is difficult due to the fatigue I live with everyday. Thirteen years...

It seems like every time I go into the doctor anymore they want to order more testing. Blood work, X-rays, CT scans, etc. Half of which I haven’t heard of, and...

A lupus diagnosis is a life-altering event. It's common to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Emotions like fear, anxiety, grief, and guilt can all come flooding in. These emotions, while...

Having an autoimmune disease like lupus can be overbearing. Sometimes being a mother, wife, and working as well, you tend to not treat yourself when it comes to placing yourself...

The alarm clock screams. I hit snooze, because, well, lupus. Five minutes later, it screams again. This is a daily gamble. Will today be a "leap out of bed, ready to...

As soon as I graduated from college and moved into my own place, I knew I wanted a furry friend to share it with. I’d grown up with dogs and...

Hear me out…don't call me a warrior! Because I'm not always a soldier at war. These unseen battles, hold me tight in their shackles. Nothing can calm the fight I...