The Difference Between Lupus and CREST SyndromeLupus and CREST syndrome are both autoimmune disorders. Getting an accurate diagnosis can be hard because the 2 have several overlapping symptoms. In this article, we will take a look... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How A Minimalist Mindset Improves My Life With LupusI first discovered "The Minimalists," Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, through a friend. My friend was in the process of paring down his possessions as he packed to move... By Meghan Bea2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing the Unimaginable: Lupus Symptom ControlA lupus diagnosis can be scary and confusing. Managing lupus can be overwhelming for the newly diagnosed as well as the warriors who have been fighting for years. Unless you... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Adopting a Disabled Dog Helped Me Accept My Own DisabilityThree years after I was diagnosed with lupus, I was scrolling through emails on my phone during my lunch break when a picture caught my eye. Beneath the logo of... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Life in Full Bloom: How Gardening Created a Healthier MeHave you ever wondered if you planted a seed how well it would grow? I have often looked at gardens in awe and wished I could create something so bountiful... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies. Yes, there is a cost associated with lupus... By Christopher Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cysts and LupusI hope I am not alone when I say that an ovarian cyst can be very painful. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is a complicated disease that leaves many individuals confused... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains. This is the last of 3 emergency infusions... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Loneliness in LupusCoping with loneliness is depressing, especially for me. I have been feeling lonely for some time now. When I am sick, I lose a lot of friends. Then I will... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Learned To Manage My Lupus With ExerciseBefore I was diagnosed with lupus, I was never a fan of exercise. In gym class in high school, I was usually the last one out of the locker room... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Pain in My Chest – What Is that?My chest hurts. I can barely breathe. I feel like I am having a heart attack. How many have had this conversation with themselves? It is one of the scariest... By Racquel H. Dozier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Lupus And Rheumatoid Arthritis Are RelatedLupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a lot in common. Both are autoimmune conditions in which a person’s immune system fights against its own body. They are also rheumatic disorders... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while flying and traveling during COVID times. When you... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense of physical and mental lethargy, or all-over exhaustion... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before coming through the office doors. Every time it... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and LupusHave you ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin and often secrete pus and blood. Boils... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have moved. But living with a chronic illness adds... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not the right word. My brain was inflamed at... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments