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Chloroquine (Aralen) is a drug that treats malaria. Yes, you heard it right. Malaria! This drug can also be used to treat the autoimmune disease we all know named lupus...

I was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 16 after 4 to 6 years with unbearable and sometimes untreatable headaches. When I was diagnosed, in 1990, I was confined...

I decided to interview my loving sisters to see what they thought of me and my mom dealing with lupus. This would be a major response since my sisters are...

I started to research everything I could about UTIs as I realized that I needed to do something fast! I read about cranberry juice and tablets which I had previously...

Many people may wonder what it is like being a lupus warrior. It’s kind of hard to explain, but let’s give it a try. Below is a list of things...

Who would have known that a drug that works for many others would start with me so badly? I tried Benlysta, and of course, the injection burns as you are...

I don't have the patience to read one more post from my birth group about how someone won't even take a Tylenol during pregnancy. Or, how they did take one...

Know thyself. In 2004, I secured a law clerk position with a judge in Fulton County, Georgia. I certainly felt blessed because it is a competitive and prestigious position. During...

Having random flare-ups can be a pain in my behind. I just had one today. I found myself slowly fading away. I would tell no one what was going on...

Too many times lupus warriors wear masks. They wear masks to hide how lupus disfigures them. Yes, disfigure is a strong word. But honestly, that is what lupus does. It...

Mirena is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 6 years. It is also prescribed for women who have heavy periods up to 5 years. The pro, of...

"I don’t think it’s a benefit to talk to other people and post my business online," is what I hear others say. Sure that is their opinion. But some people...

Adding a child to your life with lupus is a big responsibility. And facing a high-risk pregnancy can be very intimidating. But COVID-19 has put even more weight on these...

The diets I have tried dealing with lupus always worked for me, and most of the time they were issued by my gym coach or by my doctor. The first...

Do you like to go for a relaxing drive in the country? Ten years ago, as a junior in college, that was one of my favorite ways to unwind. But...

The cold winter months are hard for many people, especially for those living with conditions like lupus. Sadly people who live with lupus are quite used to dealing with flares...

It can be difficult to determine what is lupus related and what is a sign of COVID. Let’s take shortness of breath for example. Many lupus warriors have experienced shortness...

When I returned to school in the fall after my diagnosis, some of the teachers and students knew about my experience in the hospital. I had nothing to worry about...

Starting school and being a mom has been a lot. It is like I did not know things at all years later. Some of my classes made me feel as...

Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like lupus can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or they were misdiagnosed. This delays treatment, which lets...