Moving Into My ApartmentSo, I did this thing where I moved into my own apartment and I had a really bad flare as soon as...reactions1comment
My LupusMy symptoms started when I was 21yrs old. I had just gotten married and was working one of my dream jobs. I...reactions9comments
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
Challenging SymptomsHi my name is karen willis, I am 51 years old. I was diagnosed with lupus Nov. 19, 1999. I have 3...reactions25comments
My Experience With Clinical TrialsBeing part of a clinical trial can be stressful because sometimes it is just new drugs being tested on you. Of course...reactionscomments
Going to School OnlineWhen going to college, it feels so great to go online rather than in-person. There are plenty of reasons why someone would...reactionscomments
Lupus Gives "Working Hard" a Different DefinitionI used to enjoy working hard. I loved the challenge of trying a new workout, cooking an elaborate meal, or volunteering in...reactionscomments
To the Moms Who Have to Take Medications During PregnancyI don't have the patience to read one more post from my birth group about how someone won't even take a Tylenol...reactionscomments
My Chloroquine ExperienceChloroquine (Aralen) is a drug that treats malaria. Yes, you heard it right. Malaria! This drug can also be used to treat...reactionscomments
Interviewing My SiblingsI decided to interview my loving sisters to see what they thought of me and my mom dealing with lupus. This would...reactions1comment
New Flare, Bad DayHaving random flare-ups can be a pain in my behind. I just had one today. I found myself slowly fading away. I...reactionscomments
It's Okay To Not Be OkayToo many times lupus warriors wear masks. They wear masks to hide how lupus disfigures them. Yes, disfigure is a strong word...reactions2comments
Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy During COVID-19Adding a child to your life with lupus is a big responsibility. And facing a high-risk pregnancy can be very intimidating. But...reactionscomments
Coping with Frequent UTIs, Part 1Although my UTIs (urinary tract infections) are much less frequent now compared to what they were 4 years ago, I still have...reactions2comments
Self-Love Beyond Lupus: Healing in Between the CureIt can be difficult to extend love to yourself beyond lupus. Between the physical pain and emotional strain, it can become so...reactionscomments
It Is Not Your FaultIt is not your fault that you have lupus so do not blame yourself. It is not your fault you end up...reactionscomments
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
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
The Diets I Have Tried For LupusThe diets I have tried dealing with lupus always worked for me, and most of the time they were issued by my...reactionscomments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactionscomments
