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
How Lupus Changed My Approach to Setting Life GoalsI've always been a Type A, goal-oriented person. In the weeks leading up to New Year's Day every year, I research the...reactions3comments
Lessons Learned Being in High School and College With LupusI was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 16 after 4 to 6 years with unbearable and sometimes untreatable headaches. When...reactions1comment
Survey: 8 in 10 Wish They Could Have Managed Lupus DifferentlyWe all have those moments where we look back and wish we could change something from a particular moment in time. People...reactions2comments
Getting Support For Lupus While Going to CollegeI know that majoring in marine biology seems like a cliché, but I had a serious interest in the subject matter. As...reactionscomments
3 Things I Struggled With After Being Diagnosed With LupusWhen the doctor said, "you have lupus,” I felt like the floor dropped out from underneath me. At our first appointment, he’d...reactions9comments
What I Learned From Lupus Advocates During Our Instagram Live EventI am continuously impressed by my fellow advocates here on Lupus.net. I enjoy reading their articles, and I'm encouraged when I learn...reactions2comments
Discussing All-Things COVID with a Lupus AdvocateCOVID has been with us for over 18 months now! It’s been tough for everyone but especially for those of us who...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Research Reveals Potential New Noninvasive Lupus TestReceiving a diagnosis for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can take about 6 years after symptoms start. This is because SLE is difficult...reactionscomments
New Test May Predict Heart Disease in People With LupusManaging their disease can be challenging and lifelong for people living with lupus. In addition to dealing with symptoms, they must also...reactions1comment
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Drug-Induced LupusDrug-induced lupus is a disease like lupus that is caused by specific prescription drugs. Drug-induced lupus has many of the same symptoms...reactions3comments
How I Became a Patient AdvocateDuring the first 4 years I was sick, I didn't tell anyone about my illness out of fear of rejection. Now, I...reactions1comment
Holiday Recovery Tips for People With LupusGetting back into a routine after the holidays can be challenging, especially for people in the chronic illness community. Increased fatigue and...reactions2comments
My Lupus Flare Sent Me to the Emergency RoomTo have an autoimmune disease that comes and goes as it pleases can be very disturbing. I have had this disease for...reactions6comments
