Is FOMO a Symptom of Lupus?Since becoming sick with lupus, I've needed to sleep 2 to 3 hours more than my able-bodied peers in order to function...reactions1comment
Homeschooling My Child While Living With LupusMy daughter is soon to be 6 years old and she is my only child. I still look at her in disbelief...reactionscomments
Altered Senses From LupusLiving with lupus has been a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Beyond the physical toll it takes on my body...reactions10comments
Brittle BonesBrittle bones is what they call me sometimes. Weather changes have us all in bed and feeling a little brittle. I have...reactionscomments
Stress and High Blood Pressure with LupusIn this modern world in which we live and have the constant daily pressures of life, it isn’t easy to avoid stress...reactionscomments
Who's On My Care Team As A Lupus Patient?Dealing with lupus and other chronic illnesses, I have a huge care team. It’s definitely not something to brag about but it...reactions11comments
3 Things I've Cut Out of My Life Because of LupusWhen I first became sick with lupus, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. I had to...reactions8comments
The Dating Pool With LupusLet's get into the dating pool with lupus. My friends and family have a whirlwind in the pool of men to choose...reactionscomments
The Wolf in Sheep's ClothingAs I wander through the woods of life, I find myself haunted by a cunning and deceptive creature, lupus. To me, it...reactions12comments
My Journey with My Weight and Weight LossHow many times have you heard these words? “If you would just lose some weight?” If I had saved even a nickel...reactions5comments
7 Self-Love Principles Every Lupus Warrior Must PracticeNavigating life with lupus is like hiking without a guide – you could be experiencing a smooth road physically, but a few...reactions4comments
Acceptance Isn't EasyI have been going through a phase in my life lately where I’ve been reflecting back, and it really hit me just...reactions2comments
FatigueSince being diagnosed with fatigue, I've felt it the most lately. It feels like someone is bending my bones. The body aches...reactionscomments
How Momentum Helps Me Fight Lupus Fatigue"I'm tired" is a phrase my husband and kids hear from me almost daily. I'm saddened that my illnesses have caused my...reactions5comments
The Connection Between Lupus and Non-Hodgkins LymphomaWhen I got my lupus diagnosis, I never imagined that I would also get diagnosed with cancer. Especially at the young age...reactionscomments
Juggling Different Health Challenges in this Lupus CircusAs I stand in a lupus whirlwind of healthcare appointments, medication schedules, and symptom management strategies, I have become fully aware of...reactionscomments
Not Sorry To See You Go 2023I feel like I am not alone happily saying ADIOS 2023. If last year was a person, I feel quite confident that...reactionscomments
Should You Hide Your Disease at Work?During my first five years living with lupus, I used to wake up an hour early before work. Even though my fatigue...reactions9comments
Juggling New Symptoms and A New JobWhen being a mother with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), discoid lupus and a new job, it can be overwhelming. I am currently...reactions1comment
Things You Shouldn’t Say To Someone With Chronic IllnessI’ve been thinking about some things that I’d love to get off my chest. I know you’ve heard these, probably just as many...reactions2comments