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
Healthy Cooking Hacks for When You Are ExhaustedFor most of us with lupus, chronic fatigue is unfortunately here to stay. My own chronic fatigue makes it especially difficult to...reactions11comments
Travel Tips For Lupus PatientsTraveling can be really stressful. But, traveling during the pandemic with lupus or any other chronic illness just adds another layer of...reactionscomments
My Medication Travel GuideLike many of you, I am on a constant search to organize my medications, auxiliary medications, braces, and many other items that I...reactions1comment
9 Tips For Traveling Overseas With LupusTraveling overseas with lupus or any other chronic illness can be daunting. However, I believe we shouldn’t have to miss out on...reactions3comments
Tips For Traveling With Chronic IllnessTraveling is stressful for anyone. Making sure you get everything in your bags. Even though you know you will inevitably leave something at...reactionscomments
Flying While Fatigued: How I Safely Travel with LupusTraveling always triggers my chronic fatigue. The long wait at the airport, having to stand in line, and carrying a suitcase all...reactionscomments
5 Date Ideas for People With LupusDate nights are a bit different now with my diagnosis. Before we used to just go out all spontaneous, at a spur...reactions1comment
How I Tell Men I Dated that I Have LupusA first date with a new romantic interest is enough to make anyone nervous. A dozen questions and insecurities jumble around in...reactions2comments
Thrush and LupusFor the past year, I seem to have been plagued by recurrent yeast infections. The main issue for me has been vaginal...reactions7comments
Lupus Questions, Answers, and CommunityLupus can make you feel like you’re no longer in the driver’s seat. But the speed and landscape along the journey continue...reactionscomments
Building Self-Esteem While Battling LupusLet me tell you a story about a person called low self-esteem. They are kind of a downer, always feeling like they...reactions8comments
Lupus Group Aims to Address Clinical Trial ChallengesLife with lupus brings many challenges. The unique nature of symptoms makes diagnosis difficult. It often takes 4 to 6 years and...reactions3comments
How Lupus Made Me Fall in Love with Thrift ShoppingWhen I was at my sickest with lupus cerebritis, my mother-in-law, who had moved in to take care of me, introduced me...reactions9comments
How To Tell if You are With a Supportive Partner"A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.”...reactions6comments
How My Sister Supports Me On My Journey With LupusLike many siblings, I did not always get along with my sister when we were growing up. We were born three years...reactionscomments
Purpura: When Small Blood Vessels Leak Blood Under the SkinIf you have been on blood thinners or have lupus, you are prone to bruises and scratches. I have experienced that a...reactions12comments
