Why Sleep Is Important For People Living With LupusPeople who have lupus often notice that they have trouble sleeping. Lupus can cause many problems that can lead to poor sleep...reactions3comments
Has Your Doctor Ever Gaslit You?"You're too young to be sick." "There's nothing physically wrong with you. You're depressed." "You're tired because you live far away from...reactions11comments
Spousal Support and LupusImagine being with someone that loves you for you and not for what you could do for them. Someone that loves you...reactions2comments
How Lupus Indirectly Caused My Divorce"In sickness and in more sickness," my then-fiance and I joked in the months leading up to our wedding ceremony. We had...reactions6comments
What Advice Not to Give Lupus WarriorsI've been living with lupus for over 19 years now, and I've heard a lot of unsolicited advice from well-meaning people. Some...reactions15comments
Self-Care and LupusThe World Health Organization defines self-care as: "the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and...reactions3comments
What Is Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease?Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a term given to an autoimmune disease affecting the connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases occur when your...reactions2comments
Laughter is a Healing Power in My Battle Against LupusLiving with lupus has been a challenging journey filled with pain, doctor's appointments, medications, and constant uncertainty. However, amidst the ups and...reactionscomments
Hacks for Dealing with Brain FogBrain fog: it's one of the most frustrating symptoms lupus patients have to live with. Brain fog sometimes feels just like its...reactionscomments
The Pain in My Chest – What Is that?My chest hurts. I can barely breathe. I feel like I am having a heart attack. How many have had this conversation...reactions5comments
My Experience of Perimenopause and LupusFor months I've been struggling with the classic lupus flare symptoms, and I assumed that this was just a prolonged phase I...reactions5comments
Getting An Infection As A Mom With LupusIt can be intense and overwhelming in the motherhood land. Why? Because having an autoimmune disease like lupus can be troubling with...reactions4comments
Pregnancy ScareAm I the only one who gets pregnancy scares with lupus? Now that I have a child, I do not know whether...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Celebrate Fall, Despite LupusWith its pumpkin patches, apple cider, and promise of comfortable weather, autumn is many people's favorite time of the year. The hint...reactionscomments
Talking With My Doctor About SexIn my experiences so far, I’ve only talked about sex with my rheumatologist as it relates to pregnancy. While it does matter...reactionscomments
Virtual VisitI really do not like virtual visits and I have plenty of reasons why. When a doctor is noticing and evaluating me...reactionscomments
Support Groups"I don’t think it’s a benefit to talk to other people and post my business online," is what I hear others say...reactionscomments
How My Attitude Toward Medication Has ChangedIt’s been a little over 4 years since I was diagnosed with lupus and sent off to the pharmacy to pick up...reactions2comments
The Impact of Chronic Illness GriefGetting any diagnosis changes your whole world. Chronic illness grief is a bit more complicated and hits differently because its like a...reactions8comments
Difficulties of Getting a Lupus DiagnosisOn my lupus journey, it took me a number of years before I received my official diagnosis. It was a very long...reactions5comments
