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
Tips for Wearing Makeup With LupusWearing makeup can make you feel beautiful and relaxed, but when should you wear makeup, and how? Around 2016, when I was...reactions6comments
Facing Ignorance While Living With LupusOwning a handicap sticker should not cause you to feel shame. Some disabilities are not visible, so sometimes others will think you...reactionscomments
The Fear, Joy, and Sadness of Missing OutThe concept of FOMO (the fear of missing out) has been circulating for a while and has helped many people put a...reactions4comments
My COVID Booster Shot Experience with LupusAfter the move to Atlanta, I finally met up with a primary doctor. I am completely in love with medical centers like...reactionscomments
"But You Don’t Look Sick!" Think Before You SpeakWhen you tell people you have lupus, they always seem to know someone who also has it. They always say that they...reactions4comments
My Recent Trip to the ERThere are many ways that lupus patients like myself may feel like the weakest link, especially during the wintertime because this is...reactions2comments
How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over...reactions3comments
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical...reactions4comments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, Part 2In Part 1 of Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, I mentioned the first 3 tips to travel successfully as...reactions1comment
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 2Feeling well when you are sick can be a difficult task. We discussed physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in our last article...reactionscomments
I Know What You Are Going To Do This SummerBeach, mountains, Europe, the Caribbean, or grandma’s house. Each year, if we are fortunate, we are given the opportunity to vacation. There...reactions2comments
My Journey To Filing for Disability, Part 2Filing for disability is a process that you truly can’t understand unless you've been there. It’s necessary, but it's a journey. When...reactionscomments
Tips To Be Ready For The Bad DaysWe have all been there – work, school, and maintaining a household. Some things that most don’t think twice about. It is...reactions1comment
Stuck in Sinking Sand, Part 2What do you do when you can’t stop sitting through uncomfortable chaotic knots? When you feel stuck and confused, have you been...reactions2comments
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The fear of missing out is on an all-time high these days, especially dealing with lupus and during a pandemic. So many...reactionscomments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis PatientWhen I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I...reactions2comments
Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI wanted to talk about a little known or talked about a condition that I suspect I've had since my lupus symptoms...reactionscomments
All About HydroxychloroquineTwelve years ago, I sat in a rheumatologist's office for the first time. "You have lupus," she said. "I'm going to start...reactions5comments
5 More Tips to Manage InsomniaAs a lupus patient, I often struggle with insomnia. I previously wrote an article on ways to manage it. Here are some...reactions1comment
