Restless Legs Syndrome and the Lupus LinkI must've lost count of the list of symptoms that lupus has given me. I often feel like some of them have a cycle. I can be experiencing pain in... By Charlotte Barnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My COVID Booster Shot Experience with LupusAfter the move to Atlanta, I finally met up with a primary doctor. I am completely in love with medical centers like Jencare. When I went there, they did a... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus Lies to Protect Your PeaceHow many times have you lied about how you feel as you battle lupus? For me, I can't even count the number of times I've stretched the truth. I haven't... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Getting Sick While on a BiologicHave you ever had that "whoa" moment when a doctor prescribes a medication? As in, "whoa, this medication has some scary warnings!" Sometimes I don't know what's scarier: waiting years... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 dated 7 years before getting engaged. Three of... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Metamorphosis of a Workaholic LupieNot me! I did not take it well when my extremely compassionate and thorough rheumatologist said: "Have you considered retiring?" My mind began to race… 'She can not be talking... By Cay Bermingham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Looking Back on My Lupus DiagnosisJanuary 2022 marks the 5th anniversary of my lupus diagnosis. I've learned so many things over the past 5 years, and I've gone through a lot. Two pregnancies, 4 different... By Ava Meena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Move and Lupus FlaresThe move to Atlanta was a big deal for me. I was without my medication for about 2 months which caused me to go to the ER and get a... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
"No" Is a Complete SentenceBeyond popular belief, 'NO' is a complete sentence. Sometimes as we battle lupus, we have a problem saying 'NO.' This can be because we feel bad for saying no or... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lupus and My “New” NormalLiving with lupus, I had to be very cautious when it came to my health, even before the pandemic hit. The common cold or the flu could affect my immune... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How To Tell if You're With a Supportive Partner, Part 2A lupus diagnosis can feel like being suddenly abandoned in a foreign land. You thought you understood how your body interacted with the world around you, only for all the... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing with my DiagnosisIt's been almost 4.5 years since I got my official diagnosis but, I still vividly remember that day. I was so anxious and scared going to that doctor's appointment. Tears... By Geri Rodriguez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
"But You Don’t Look Sick!" Think Before You SpeakWhen you tell people you have lupus, they always seem to know someone who also has it. They always say that they are doing okay. I always wonder how one... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Recent Trip to the ERThere are many ways that lupus patients like myself may feel like the weakest link, especially during the wintertime because this is when sometimes our lupus flares up the most... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Use Mini-Habits to Accomplish GoalsAs a lupus patient, I don’t have as much time or energy as most people my age. Even after getting the over 10 hours of sleep a night that I... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Important Things to Have Now, Planning for Overall CareIn our last article, Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus Battle, we talked about health care agent directives, medical directives and health insurance. We discussed how important... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
IBS and Talking About the UncomfortableI have never hesitated to share my lupus with anyone. I'm a very open person, and nothing was off-limits when it came to being an advocate. I'd talk and write... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, Part 2In Part 1 of Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis Patient, I mentioned the first 3 tips to travel successfully as a dialysis patient. Here are the remaining tips... By Gabrielle Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dysfunctional Red Blood Cells in Childhood Could Predict LupusMany doctors want to know more about lupus. However, this disease – like all autoimmune diseases – is complex. Questions remain about why and in what ways the immune system... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Stay Positive When You Feel Like CrapA question I often get asked as a lupus patient, along with "Why is your hair so messy?" and "How much coffee can one person drink?" is "How do you... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments