Community Views: Tips for Better SleepLiving with lupus can bring many challenges, and one of the most common and exhausting is the struggle for restful sleep. This...reactionscomments
Lupus and Reproductive Health: Why Your OB-GYN Is Your Best FriendEver since I was diagnosed with lupus, I have had revolving appointments and have seen so many doctors. But, the one appointment...reactionscomments
Beyond the 9-to-5: Lupus, Work, & Finding Your PathOne of the scariest parts of getting sick with lupus was realizing I’d never be able to work a full-time job. Many...reactions5comments
You Don’t Have to Toughen UpFor years, I believed that strength meant a stiff upper lip. As a lupus thriver, I thought I had to be invincible...reactions4comments
Lupus, Advocacy, and the Push for Health Equity: Why Our Voices MatterFor those of us living with lupus, healthcare is personal. From seeing specialists to managing medications, we know how much these decisions...reactionscomments
Self-Care Blissful Bath GiveawayLiving with lupus means navigating unpredictable days, unrelenting symptoms, and demanding treatment routines. In a journey filled with doctor appointments, flare-ups, and...reactions6comments
Unexpected Lupus FlareWhen I flare I’ll usually feel pain on my right hip or stiffness in my hands. But, this time I was feeling...reactions6comments
Motivation Struggles With Chronic IllnessI am exhausted. At first, I thought it was just fatigue towards the tedium and permanence of chronic illness chores, but it’s...reactions6comments
How I Set Goals With LupusIn my life before lupus, I was goal-oriented and hard-working. Dreams of academic success, a college scholarship, or scoring a high rank...reactionscomments
Nurturing Roots: Healthy Hair Care MattersI remember combing my hair and clumps being pulled onto the comb. Washing my hair and it just falling out in my...reactionscomments
Lupus and More Lung IssuesHaving lupus means you have multiple appointments throughout the years. Not only with your rheumatologist but with the rest of your care...reactions3comments
How To Stay Healthy While On ImmunosuppressantsEvery night, I count out a handful of pills. Six of these pills, which are prescribed by my rheumatologist to keep my...reactions6comments
My First Ethical Question Mark with Chronic Illness CompensationI’ve been sharing my life with chronic illness openly online since nearly the moment my symptoms started happening. Sometimes it might look...reactions1comment
Life Lessons From a 35-Year-Old Lupus WarriorLiving with lupus amongst other chronic illnesses is an uncharted journey that demands resilience, adaptation, and a strong spirit. When I got...reactions17comments
How to Survive the Holidays with LupusThe winter holidays conjure images of snowmen and candy canes, presents wrapped under a tree or beside a Menorah, and plates piled...reactionscomments
Doodling My Way To Wellness Beyond LupusDoes anyone remember as a child how you would just sit and doodle? We would doodle during class getting out nervous energy...reactionscomments
Getting Older As A Lupus WarriorTurning 35 is a milestone for anyone, and as crazy as it sounds it is pretty much middle age for a huge...reactions3comments
Losing Friends and Family Because of LupusOne of my most painful days with lupus wasn’t a day when my joints were swollen or when my fatigue was overwhelming...reactions17comments
Why I Choose Easy Because of LupusHave you heard of choosing your hard? It’s usually framed in a way where either direction is hard (such as marriage or...reactions7comments
Road Trip Essentials for Lupus WarriorsMy husband and I recently purchased a car so now I’ve been planning several road trips for the future. But, living with...reactionscomments
