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Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means parts of the immune system attack the body. It is challenging for the body to manage the internal assault. Life with lupus looks...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a lupus advocate? When I was first diagnosed, I never thought I would become an advocate for others. Knowing lupus is...

"But you don’t look sick." We’ve all heard this, and we all hate it. Every time someone said this to me, especially in the early years of my illness, I...

Let me tell you a story about a person called low self-esteem. They are kind of a downer, always feeling like they aren’t good enough and doubting their abilities. They’ve...

Life with lupus brings many challenges. The unique nature of symptoms makes diagnosis difficult. It often takes 4 to 6 years and multiple doctors to get an accurate diagnosis. Lupus...

To have an autoimmune disease that comes and goes as it pleases can be very disturbing. I have had this disease for a while now and learned some of the...

Lupus can leave you feeling drained, physically and emotionally. People who do not live with lupus do not always see the complications and struggles those who have lupus face each...

Our lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes, stress can get out of...

Do you tend to have the same kind of lupus flare repeatedly? Or does it throw you for a loop, and you never quite know what to expect? I’ve found...

During the first 4 years I was sick, I didn't tell anyone about my illness out of fear of rejection. Now, I write and speak about my illness openly. Here...

Think back to your childhood. Maybe you were home sick from school, or the weather kept you indoors. What was a surefire activity to keep you busy and entertained? It...

Sometimes it is so difficult to speak up for yourself during doctor visits. I have found it hard to get a word between all the information. It has even been...

We are recognizing Lupus Awareness Month with an extra-special giveaway. Diet and nutrition play a big role in reducing inflammation and managing flares. This Lupus Awareness Month we are giving...

Time to kick off Lupus Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact lupus has on daily life. Many people who aren't living...

As we age, it's obvious that our physical appearance changes–it’s part of life. However, I have noticed, particularly within the last 5 years, how my body has changed a lot...

The last thing we want to do when we are sick, or hurt is going to the ER or urgent care. We see so many doctors, so the thought of...

Since getting diagnosed with lupus in July 2017, I have been on a medication adventure. I learned early on that there was no one size fits all plan for people...

Earlier this year, one of my favorite songs, Ironic by Alanis Morrissette, became my reality. I was sitting in my home office one morning when Luca, my best friend, called...

Dealing with lupus, we have a team of doctors we see frequently. We have multiple labs and urinalyses, and some even have follow-up scans. Lupus can attack any part of...

I sat in my doctor’s office as the 1,000 grams of Solu-Medrol dripped down the clear IV tube and into my arm. Solu-Medrol looks like water, but I wasn’t fooled...