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
My 10-Year Lupus Diagnosis AnniversaryThis is my 10th anniversary of being diagnosed with lupus, and I am so happy I made it this far. Being diagnosed...reactions1comment
Brittle BonesBrittle bones is what they call me sometimes. Weather changes have us all in bed and feeling a little brittle. I have...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
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
Ease Joint and Muscle Pain With LupusNine times out of 10, when you are having a flare-up, they start to attack your joints first. Sometimes you can’t notice...reactionscomments
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
What Not To Ask Someone With Lupus"But you don’t look sick." We’ve all heard this, and we all hate it. Every time someone said this to me, especially...reactions17comments
Life With An Invisible IllnessWhen I first became sick with lupus, nearly everything about my life changed. I had once juggled my college classes with work...reactions1comment
Chest Pain and Shortness of BreathWhen dealing with lupus, I would not expect to have chest pain or even shortness of breath. However, I have had plenty...reactions1comment
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
Accepting I Have a DisabilityWhen I think of the word "disability," I often think of the universal symbol for disability: a simple blue picture of a...reactions4comments
What to Do if You Are Misdiagnosed or UndiagnosedSome people collect coins, stamps, or rocks. Most lupus patients collect misdiagnoses, unfortunately against our will. By the time I was finally...reactions2comments
Tips for Benlysta InfusionsSince 2011, people with lupus have had our very own biologic medication: Benlysta (belimumab). While it doesn’t work for everyone, many have...reactions2comments
Lupus Life LatelyHaving lupus has been the story of my life. Though life has been living me out honey, I have been hanging on...reactions2comments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
4 Self-Advocating TipsWhen suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactionscomments
Lupus Balance Between Exercise and RestIf I hear one more person tell me to move when I am in pain, I will scream! How many of you...reactions5comments
Fighting FatigueThere is nothing like dragging through your day just trying to make it to your next moment. One of the hardest symptoms...reactions3comments
