A Childhood StoryI've had Lupus since a child. I experience pain differently compared to many. I thought the pain was a normal way of...reactions5comments
My Ever-Changing NormalWhen you graduate high school there’s this feeling that the whole world is available to you and to all of your dreams...reactions2comments
Steroid Cream for Scalp?Hi Ava, You mentioned steroid cream for scalp. Can you tell me more about that? Thanks JoAnn...reactions2comments
My Vacation in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico was amazing and I had the most fun I have ever had since pre-COVID and pregnancy. Now that I know...reactionscomments
8 Health Insurance Terms You Should KnowAside from paying your monthly premium, health insurance is something you rarely think about when you’re healthy. But when you’re diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Lupus Brain FogBrain fog: It’s the bane of many people's existence. Also referred to as cognitive dysfunction, brain fog feels like having a head...reactions2comments
Working On My EnergyWorking on my energy is the most powerful thing that I can ever do. Learning myself all over again. I learned that...reactionscomments
Pairing the Demands of a Newborn With the Strain of LupusIn my experience, you can let a lot of things slide during a lupus flare. You can let your dishes pile up...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Does Living Well Beyond Lupus Mean?It can take years to get an accurate lupus diagnosis. But what happens each day after that? For many people living with...reactionscomments
The COVID Vaccine From The Eyes Of a Lupus PatientThe COVID vaccine has become a constant point of contention between the medical community and the public. Today, I sat down with...reactionscomments
Surviving Hurricanes When You Have LupusOutside my window, an angry brown river raged down what was once a road. The flood stormed over the 3-foot-high concrete barrier...reactionscomments
Weather and Seasonal ChangesHow has everyone with lupus been dealing with their weather, and how does it changes drastically every day? This time around, summer...reactionscomments
Lupus and Anxiety: Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentIn part 1, we discussed what anxiety is, how it can be diagnosed, and if it can make our lupus symptoms worse...reactionscomments
More Models with DisabilitiesEveryone that has skin issues or any health issues I encourage to model. Why? Ask yourself why not? You become unique in...reactionscomments
A Turning Point with LupusHave you ever thought about how to deal with lupus? Like, just really hitting that point in your fight when it’s not...reactionscomments
Fatigue: 1, Me: 0For as long as I can remember, I have experienced fatigue in a way that seemed so ...abnormal. I wasn’t just tired...reactionscomments
Lupus and Anxiety: Definition, Cause, and Impact On LupusResearch shows that 37 percent of people living with lupus will also deal with anxiety.. It is felt that this is due...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause, Part 2The words "you are bleeding out" will hit anyone like a ton of bricks. It was the possibility of death that scared...reactions2comments
When Family and Friends Do Not Accept Your Illness"Chronic illness will show you two things very clearly: the amazing compassion of some people you hardly know at all, and the...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause: The Slippery Slope of Lupus Issues, Part 1All aboard, next mood swing in t-minus 6 minutes. Is it hot in here? Wait, have you seen my glasses, my keys...reactionscomments
