When the Patient Becomes the CaregiverEarlier this year, one of my favorite songs, Ironic by Alanis Morrissette, became my reality. I was sitting in my home office...reactions1comment
8 Tips To Overcome Scanxiety With LupusDealing with lupus, we have a team of doctors we see frequently. We have multiple labs and urinalyses, and some even have...reactions2comments
My Struggle With Insulin ResistanceI sat in my doctor’s office as the 1,000 grams of Solu-Medrol dripped down the clear IV tube and into my arm...reactions1comment
My Lupus Flare TriggersI wanted to share my own personal experience of what tends to cause my lupus to flare up. This may be like...reactions22comments
Lupus Makes Me Feel LonelySometimes walking on this lupus journey can be so lonely. It sucks the life out of you and makes you feel ostracized...reactions7comments
What It’s Like to Have a Humble DoctorHumility is not a characteristic that I thought to look for in a doctor. It's not something I've found often, either. I...reactionscomments
How I Cover My Dark Circles with MakeupLupus is an invisible illness. I don't walk with a limp, need a wheelchair, or show any of the typical physical signs...reactions1comment
Life After SepsisWhen you are in the hospital, all you can think about is going home and crawling into your bed, putting on your...reactions17comments
Prednisone Side EffectsWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus, the Plaquenil alone was less effective than my rheumatologist wanted. So, he told me they...reactions13comments
It's Scary to Tell People About My Lupus JourneyYou don’t look sick. Sigh, this is one of the hardest things to hear. Am I alone in getting mad every time...reactions20comments
4 Reflections From Years of Living With Chronic PainWhat health issue have you spent the most time seeking treatment, only to end up with the poorest results? For me, it’s...reactions29comments
Laboratory Markers for Lupus FlaresAre there any objective lab markers that can be checked when a flare of lupus is suspected? Are there any markers correlating...reactions11comments
It Can Get Dark Inside a FlareI find it a little bizarre that an increase in disease activity is typically referred to as a flare or flare-up. Google’s...reactions26comments
My Latest Pulmonary Issues With LupusI recently had a follow-up visit with my pulmonologist. The first thing we did was my pulmonary function test and I was...reactions5comments
Healthcare Costs Greater for Those With Lupus NephritisLupus is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. The disease is most common among women between the ages of 14 and 55. These...reactionscomments
Fighting FatigueThere is nothing like dragging through your day just trying to make it to your next moment. One of the hardest symptoms...reactions3comments
What Can I Eat After a Kidney Transplant?Knowing what to eat after receiving a kidney transplant can be difficult. Diets during dialysis and before surgery may be very restrictive...reactionscomments
Why I Tried Ketamine for My DepressionTreating depression can be a complicated journey. Not every medication works for every person, and the process of finding the right treatment...reactions3comments
Lupus and Pulmonary Function TestsWhen I was first diagnosed, I had various symptoms, and many of them related to my lungs. I had shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Dealing With Life-Threatening Health IssuesI recently experienced many medical issues, a 7-day hospital stay, and being discharged on IV antibiotics 3 times a day for 6-8...reactions3comments
