4 Items I Wish I Would Have Researched Before Moving CitiesMoving is a part of life. Whether it’s a new job, family, or circumstance. Moving is a hard reality of life. Many...reactionscomments
Lupus and Glandular FeverWhen I was 22 years old I got extremely sick with glandular fever. I still remember it so vividly. I had been...reactions3comments
Ease Joint and Muscle Pain With LupusNine times out of 10, when you are having a flare-up, they start to attack your joints first. Sometimes you can’t notice...reactionscomments
Preparing to Start Infusion Treatment for LupusFor over 50 years, there were only 3 FDA approved drugs for lupus: hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, and aspirin. Other medications, such as immunosuppressants...reactionscomments
Lupus: Immunity and InsectsSummer. The time I year I bask in the sun. I am one of the lucky ones, even with all the medications...reactions10comments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
Changing My Diet With LupusEveryone living with lupus is different. However, I have found that making a few changes to my diet has helped improve my...reactionscomments
My LupusMy symptoms started when I was 21yrs old. I had just gotten married and was working one of my dream jobs. I...reactions9comments
The Perfect FriendI left my rheumatologist office one day so empty inside, so alone with my own body, defeated, sad, and mostly abandoned by...reactions2comments
What Is Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease?Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a term given to an autoimmune disease affecting the connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases occur when your...reactions2comments
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
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part...reactions1comment
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Age of Lupus Symptom Onset vs. DiagnosisNot only do symptoms of lupus vary widely, so does the length of time that symptoms stay present. Symptoms such as brain...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily LifePsoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
4 Ways I Advocate For Myself At The ER or Urgent CareAs someone living with lupus, there are times you have an urgent matter that needs immediate attention. When your doctor is not...reactions2comments
Steroid Cream for Scalp?Hi Ava, You mentioned steroid cream for scalp. Can you tell me more about that? Thanks JoAnn...reactions2comments
What Does Life With Lupus Look Like In 5 Years?Looking at Facebook on my phone, I see a post that reads, “What would you do if you had a glimpse for...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
