I Have Lupus…….What Now?When you are newly diagnosed with a big life altering disease, like lupus, there are so many things going through your head...reactionscomments
Grief and Chronic IllnessWhen living with a chronic illness like lupus, intense emotional experiences like grief can have an impact on health. Just recently, I...reactions3comments
Preparation For Blood Work and Testing (And The Wait That Follows)It seems like every time I go into the doctor anymore they want to order more testing. Blood work, X-rays, CT scans...reactions13comments
How To Travel With LupusSince becoming sick with lupus, I travel far less than I used to because the act of traveling is difficult due to...reactions2comments
The Power of Taming Your Inner CriticA lupus diagnosis is a life-altering event. It's common to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Emotions like fear, anxiety, grief, and guilt...reactionscomments
Getting Your Nails Done with LupusHaving an autoimmune disease like lupus can be overbearing. Sometimes being a mother, wife, and working as well, you tend to not...reactionscomments
A Personal Triumph for Sun SafetyIt didn’t take long after my lupus diagnosis for me to realize I was likely going to have some level of sun...reactions2comments
Is It Worse To Have An Invisible Disability or a Visible One?Like most lupus patients, I always wonder if I’d be treated differently by my family, friends, and doctors if my illness was...reactions15comments
Grin and Bear It - The Fangs and Flares of the Dentist’s LairOh boy, the dentist's office. A place where I don't exactly RSVP with enthusiasm. It's like I’m in a dental safari, complete...reactions2comments
The Story of My First Lupus FlareIt was a beautiful day in Munich. My husband and I were both 25 years young and excited for our first real...reactions2comments
Work AccommodationsI wake up in the morning with work, work, work, by Rihanna playing in my head, because that is all I do...reactionscomments
Lupus and Getting A Yearly Skin CheckEver since my lupus diagnosis in 2017, my relationship with the sun has drastically changed. Growing up, I never was into skincare...reactionscomments
'Twas The Night Before LupmasWith each passing moment, it’s so hard to quiet the whispers of fear. I am holding space for lupus warriors all over...reactionscomments
Ode to LupusOde to Lupus is a poem that celebrates the strength and resilience of those with lupus. It highlights the challenges they face...reactionscomments
I Didn't Know I Had a Story, Until I Told My StoryLife has a way of surprising us. Sometimes, the most profound stories emerge from the most unexpected places. My journey with systemic...reactions5comments
Products that Make Life with Lupus EasierLife with lupus can be unpredictable, inconvenient, and exhausting. Because I live with daily chronic fatigue, everyday tasks that are easy for...reactions3comments
Lupus and Your Blood SugarLupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect different parts of the body. Lupus causes your own immune system to attack healthy...reactionscomments
The Stages of Accepting You Have LupusLupus might impact your skin, joints, or kidneys. But living with a long-term chronic illness forever impacts your mindset. In many ways...reactions13comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside LupusThe journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactions13comments
What’s The Difference Between Medicare Supplement & Advantage PlansWhen you are signing up for Medicare there are so many options out there and it’s very confusing. Especially when doing it...reactions2comments
