The Spoon Theory ExplainedWhen someone brings up spoons, what is your first thought? My guess would be that you think about the piece of silverware...reactions7comments
10 Things Not to Say to Someone with LupusLupus is an invisible illness, one that you cannot just notice by looking at someone. A disease that may not affect one's...reactions19comments
Digestive System and LupusI have had issues with my digestive system plenty of times. I have had something called gastritis. Gastritis is inflammation of the...reactionscomments
Dental Health and LupusAutoimmune diseases like lupus occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks itself. For people with lupus, these attacks commonly cause fatigue and...reactions21comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations for LupusIf you are a lupus patient, chances are, you have tried a diet trend at some point. You might have gone gluten-free...reactions5comments
Winning The War of LupusI was diagnosed with SLE Lupus in 1999, it's been a long journey that has helped me to grow stronger. As most...reactions3comments
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactionscomments
3 Things I Struggled With After Being Diagnosed With LupusWhen the doctor said, "you have lupus,” I felt like the floor dropped out from underneath me. At our first appointment, he’d...reactions9comments
My MGUS and Lupus ConnectionI’ve had lupus and Sjogren’s since my late thirties, I’m now in my sixties. I would say that I’ve been on the...reactions8comments
Family Planning with LupusFamily planning can be a tricky, delicate subject for many people. Having lupus only makes the matter more challenging. While it does...reactions3comments
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
Lupus And A Sense of ControlWe recently surveyed hundreds of people with lupus to find out more about their daily experiences, diagnosis journey, symptoms, and how it...reactions5comments
Building a Career as a Lupus WarriorHealth Union did a Lupus In America survey that revealed: "More than 6 in 10 people with lupus feel their lupus interferes...reactions1comment
Getting Disability After Getting a Denial LetterWhen I first had my kidney failure, I never thought that I could even get insurance because I was denied the first...reactions5comments
Migratory Joint Pain, Curbing the Pain, and a Potential FlareAll my joint problems, pain, or inflammation, have always been "migratory." This type of joint pain occurs with inflammation spreading from one...reactions2comments
Retaining FluidMost people don’t know or will not understand how fluid retention starts, and also how you retain fluid. Well, my experiences have...reactions1comment
How Lupus Impacts Work and CareerLupus can affect many different areas of a person’s wellbeing. Physical symptoms, emotional stress, and mental health impacts can all take various...reactionscomments
Chest Pain and Shortness of BreathWhen dealing with lupus, I would not expect to have chest pain or even shortness of breath. However, I have had plenty...reactions1comment
My First Benlysta InfusionAt 7:45 a.m., I approached the medical staff stationed outside my doctor's office to have my temperature taken. My husband had just...reactionscomments
