The Hormone Connection to LupusI’ve always been interested as to why there is such a higher ratio of women who get diagnosed with lupus than men...reactions3comments
Getting Through Lupus Fog to a Clear MindI've been looking for my glasses while they were on my face. Searching high and low for my phone as I was...reactions11comments
Life After My Lupus DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with lupus has changed my life forever. There is so much I wish I could do that I can't or...reactions9comments
5 Creative Hobbies or Outlets For People with LupusStill haven’t found a creative outlet? Here are more ideas to try! (Energy Level: Moderate) When I was a young child, my...reactions1comment
Experiencing Social Anxiety With LupusI have previously written about the effects depression can have on us lupies but I wanted to talk about another aspect of...reactions2comments
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
Facing My Covid Fear and Moving Forward"I cannot walk out of the house this sick." Though fully vaccinated and being personally vigilant about COVID precautions in my home...reactions3comments
What Is the Connection Between Lupus and PTSD?Many things can affect whether a person gets lupus or not. Other health conditions are among them. One condition that can increase...reactions15comments
Making It All Work: Consider Your Health When Starting a New JobI'm pacing around the house, saying, "will they call?" My family keeps calling to check on the status of my interviews. "Should...reactions4comments
When Symptoms Progress to DamageApproximately 1 year ago, I had to pause the first immunosuppressant I’ve ever taken for lupus: azathioprine. After 3 years on that...reactions2comments
Creative Outlets for Lupus Patients, Part 2When you have lupus, it can sometimes feel like you are just surviving instead of living. Making time for creativity can help...reactions3comments
Managing Lupus With Symptom TrackingOne of the most difficult aspects of my journey with lupus is keeping track of my symptoms and communicating them to my...reactionscomments
Lupus and Thyroid Eye DiseaseGetting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can leave you with some unanswered questions. Your doctor will...reactionscomments
Standing Ovation To Our Support TeamDealing with lupus or any chronic illness is difficult and can be even more difficult without the proper support team. There is...reactions1comment
Depression Should Not Be a Dirty WordOn the outside, you look like you have everything together. You are back on your own feet for the first time in 5...reactionscomments
Lupus Symptom TrackerMany aspects of lupus are outside of your control. You might experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and periods when lupus symptoms are...reactions6comments
4 Creative Outlets for People Living With LupusAccording to Brene Brown (author, social scientist, and researcher), "Unused creativity is not benign. It metastasizes. It turns into grief, rage, judgment...reactions2comments
What Lupus Has Taught MeAt times it feels like I can't speak about anything but the pains of lupus. I get stuck in the pattern of...reactions15comments
Lupus In America Data Reveal Struggles with WorkWorking with a chronic condition is difficult. That is an understatement. For some people living with lupus, it is impossible. Our 2nd...reactions5comments
Antiphospholipid SyndromeAntiphospholipid antibody syndrome can be a tricky condition when it comes to dealing with lupus. Why? It occurs when your immune system...reactions5comments
