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
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest...reactionscomments
Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus BattleMaking sound healthcare choices as you battle lupus can be difficult. With the constant pain physically and emotionally, it can be your...reactionscomments
How To Win at Black Friday When You Are Chronically IllBlack Friday. When we hear these words, most of us think of frenzied crowds charging through Walmart doors, exhausted sales associates and...reactions1comment
Putting My Best Foot Forward – Walking to Manage FlaresI remember "pre-lupus" when my workouts were plentiful, and fatigue was at a minimum. There was a time when working out and...reactionscomments
I’m Stressed Out: Tackling Stress and LupusI am currently experiencing lupus at a rate of several WTFs per incident. I’m operating in a level of confusion that overrides...reactions7comments
Overwhelmed by Doctor's AppointmentsI first started dealing with chronic pain and illness in 2015. Each year since then, I’m determined that this will be the...reactionscomments
Lupus Horror Stories: Wicked Dreams Foretelling FlaresIt was a cold dark night. I could hear the wolves howling at the moon. A cool breeze came through my window...reactions6comments
5 Things to Pack in Your Hospital BagWhen we hear the term "hospital bag," we think of a sweet decorative bag full of onesies and maternity clothes. What if...reactionscomments
What is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions3comments
Becoming HypersensitiveIt suddenly dawned on me yesterday that I have spent half of my life being sick and it’s a pretty scary thought!...reactionscomments
Just For A Moment I’ll ReleaseIt’s been a long time that I have had to wear a mask. Not the mask because of the pandemic but, the...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 2During my second semester of grad school, I continued to search for a diagnosis. I was growing sicker and sicker. The brain...reactions2comments
Coping with Brain FogSince my lupus symptoms began, one of the main issues I have struggled with has been a near-constant foggy-headed feeling that seems...reactions1comment
My Experience with Prednisone and OsteoporosisJust recently I was in a car accident, my second car accident. This time my daughter and husband were in the car...reactionscomments
The Stigma of Explaining Lupus to OthersThe stigma of explaining lupus to others can be overwhelming sometimes because they don’t know what you go through daily. I have...reactionscomments
Quality of LifeThe quality of life becomes precious to anyone from birth to old age, but when you have a condition that attacks your...reactionscomments
Why You Need a Lupus Role ModelWhen I first became sick with lupus, I was a twenty-year-old college student majoring in music performance. My life was filled with...reactionscomments
Footwear and ClothingThere are different seasons for different clothing’s but especially for people living with lupus. I learned that a long time ago when...reactionscomments
