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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Dispelling the Misconception: "Men Don’t Have Lupus"In 1990, my mother and I attended our first lupus symposium. A rheumatologist gave a shocking presentation. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Georgia Chapter (the Chapter) should have posted...reactions9comments
Developing AsthmaAs lupus warriors, we all know how we are more susceptible to developing other illnesses and health conditions which can often be connected. As a sidekick to my lupus, I...reactions2comments
5 More Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantIn part 1 of Practical Tips To Thrive After a Kidney Transplant I discussed the pertinent things that you need to keep your kidney working at its best. The last...reactions1comment
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The fear of missing out is on an all-time high these days, especially dealing with lupus and during a pandemic. So many events are popping up, and I do not...reactionscomments
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 2Feeling well when you are sick can be a difficult task. We discussed physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in our last article. There are other areas that are important to...reactionscomments
Yes, You Can Travel as a Dialysis PatientWhen I got the news that my kidney function had diminished to the point that I needed dialysis, my heart sank. I was young, married, and fairly active with recreational...reactions2comments
Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI wanted to talk about a little known or talked about a condition that I suspect I've had since my lupus symptoms reared their ugly head - Postural tachycardia syndrome...reactionscomments
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.” – Pearl S. Buck Marriage isn't easy, as...reactions6comments
5 More Tips to Manage InsomniaAs a lupus patient, I often struggle with insomnia. I previously wrote an article on ways to manage it. Here are some more tricks I’ve learned to help me fall...reactions1comment
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest movement. I was irritated with myself and those...reactionscomments
Surviving Change in Your Lupus FightMy life has totally changed since my diagnosis. Being a former athlete, I have had the hardest time adjusting. My body has completely changed not only with age but with...reactions16comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...reactionscomments
Making Sound Healthcare Choices and Decisions in your Lupus BattleMaking sound healthcare choices as you battle lupus can be difficult. With the constant pain physically and emotionally, it can be your least favorite thing to think about. Oftentimes as...reactionscomments
How To Win at Black Friday When You Are Chronically IllBlack Friday. When we hear these words, most of us think of frenzied crowds charging through Walmart doors, exhausted sales associates and harangued store managers, and people filling their carts...reactions1comment