Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small SnapshotsI was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you one of the millions of people dealing with lupus? We know how much lupus can impact your life – and we... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Being a Social Worker to Needing OneGentle greetings, I’m Lina T. These are a couple of layers of my health journey. I was already a widow in my late 20’s and I had the courage to... By magicalpatterns4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Living with Discoid LupusDiscoid lupus can affect any person's emotional aspect of life. You ask yourself if you are beautiful enough; will you love yourself so others can love you? Will others be... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 1It was the fall of 2002. I was 15 and had just started high school at a new school in my hometown of Tehran, Iran. I wanted to make new... By Negin Dadkhah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Avoid if You Have LupusWhen living with lupus, flares are a cause for worry. You may find yourself wondering: what can I do to help avoid flares and live as normally as possible? Fortunately... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Spousal Support and LupusImagine being with someone that loves you for you and not for what you could do for them. Someone that loves you through thick and thin no matter what you... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
12 Tips for Dressing with LupusLupus has its challenges and nothing is more disheartening than not having the basic human functions on a flare day. Flares can range from mildly uncomfortable to the “stone mummy”... By Maggie LoBue5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Tips For Lupus CaregiversHaving a loved one diagnosed with lupus can be extremely overwhelming. The physical and emotional demands of being a caregiver to a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or friend with a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Lupus NephritisLiving with lupus can bring on so many emotions throughout your body. Depression, anxiety, fear, pain, and so many other feelings. Lupus can appear in so many different symptoms that... By Jokiva Bellard5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I Am Not Blushing – It Is My Malar RashI first noticed that my face was unusually red when I was living in Germany. I suspected that I was just overheated because we didn't have air conditioning. I also... By Ava Meena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
How Does Nutrition Affect Lupus?Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation. People living with lupus have an overactive immune system that makes the body attack itself, which causes inflammation, or swelling. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lust and Lupus: Is the Sex Really Worth It?I guess I am just lucky, but not "play the lotto" lucky. Let’s be real: I won the genetic jackpot with several autoimmune diseases. As if relationships are not hard... By Maggie LoBue4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is The Connection Between Lupus and Sjogren’s Syndrome?Sjogren’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that often accompanies other autoimmune conditions. Some of these include lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. It is estimated that up to 15 to 18... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments