Age of Lupus Symptom Onset vs. DiagnosisNot only do symptoms of lupus vary widely, so does the length of time that symptoms stay present. Symptoms such as brain...reactionscomments
Importance of Managing Blood Pressure With LupusHeart complications are more common in people with lupus than in the general population. These complications include heart disease, heart attack, cerebrovascular...reactionscomments
Research Uncovers How DNA Affects Lupus SeverityDoctors and researchers are just beginning to understand the genetics behind lupus. Doctors still do not entirely understand exactly what causes people...reactions4comments
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part...reactions1comment
Digestive System and LupusI have had issues with my digestive system plenty of times. I have had something called gastritis. Gastritis is inflammation of the...reactionscomments
Migratory Joint Pain, Curbing the Pain, and a Potential FlareAll my joint problems, pain, or inflammation, have always been "migratory." This type of joint pain occurs with inflammation spreading from one...reactions2comments
Retaining FluidMost people don’t know or will not understand how fluid retention starts, and also how you retain fluid. Well, my experiences have...reactions1comment
Dealing With JealousyThey say jealousy is the green-eyed monster. Which is pretty much correct. However it is a NORMAL human reaction/feeling. So why am I...reactions2comments
Cruel Judgement From DoctorsSometimes it’s good to talk to your doctors if they will take the time to understand your story. In the past, I've...reactions2comments
Dear Lupus, I Want Myself BackMy personal balance between patient and person has been going in the wrong direction lately. I’ve never felt like the balance was...reactionscomments
The ABCs of LupusIt’s hard living with lupus. It takes patience and understanding. I love words and I had to learn to talk to myself...reactions9comments
AllodyniaAllodynia is a type of pain. For people with allodynia, things that should not be painful cause severe pain. Allodynia is a...reactionscomments
When Your Medical Team Keeps GrowingI can barely keep track of my doctors anymore. I know the important ones, of course, like my primary care and rheumatologist...reactionscomments
I Was Told Lupus Was a Woman's DiseaseI was diagnosed with systemic lupus and lupus nephritis in 1995. I had no idea what lupus was nor had I ever...reactions13comments
Dealing with Lupus, Sjogren's, and a Cancer DiagnosisI thought having a lupus diagnosis was hard. But, these last few weeks have really tested my strength. I had recently undergone...reactions12comments
Lupus and the UnknownAfter I had COVID, I noticed that the right side of my face was a bit swollen. I informed my rheumatologist about...reactions4comments
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
Am I a Good Caregiver?With my mother having lupus, there have undoubtedly been times where I have had to step more into a caregiver role than...reactions1comment
From Care Receiver to CaregiverA few weeks ago, I received a scary phone call from someone I cared about. An elderly relative who lived near me...reactionscomments
My Experience With The Heart Complication, PericarditisHeart problems can be a big situation when it comes to having lupus. I was diagnosed with pericarditis. Pericarditis is the inflammation...reactions2comments
