Can Someone With Lupus Ever Stop Taking Prednisone?Corticosteroids, also called steroids, are often used to treat lupus. Prednisone is the most commonly prescribed steroid for lupus. While it is...reactions21comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 2During my second semester of grad school, I continued to search for a diagnosis. I was growing sicker and sicker. The brain...reactions2comments
Coping with Brain FogSince my lupus symptoms began, one of the main issues I have struggled with has been a near-constant foggy-headed feeling that seems...reactions1comment
My Experience with Prednisone and OsteoporosisJust recently I was in a car accident, my second car accident. This time my daughter and husband were in the car...reactionscomments
Me, Lupus, and ScleritisThere is so much more to lupus than meets the eye. I mean literally, lupus can meet your eyes and have an...reactions4comments
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Metabolic Changes in People With LupusA new international study published in the journal Rheumatology has shown that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to metabolic syndrome in...reactionscomments
The Stigma of Explaining Lupus to OthersThe stigma of explaining lupus to others can be overwhelming sometimes because they don’t know what you go through daily. I have...reactionscomments
Practicing Wellness To Protect Your Lupus Life, Part 1Do you ever feel like you aren’t well as you battle lupus? Does it feel like everything is coming at you all...reactionscomments
Quality of LifeThe quality of life becomes precious to anyone from birth to old age, but when you have a condition that attacks your...reactionscomments
The Link Between Lupus and Avascular NecrosisInflammation caused by lupus can impact all parts of your body, even your bones. One common health condition that happens along with...reactions20comments
It’s Important to Forgive YourselfHave you ever felt guilty for not being able to do something because of lupus? Has your guilt caused you some undue...reactionscomments
Why You Need a Lupus Role ModelWhen I first became sick with lupus, I was a twenty-year-old college student majoring in music performance. My life was filled with...reactionscomments
Facing Ignorance While Living With LupusOwning a handicap sticker should not cause you to feel shame. Some disabilities are not visible, so sometimes others will think you...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosis and Other Conditions Alongside LupusAs the saying goes, lupus invites all its friends to the party – or in this case, the body. Our 2nd Lupus...reactions7comments
Footwear and ClothingThere are different seasons for different clothing’s but especially for people living with lupus. I learned that a long time ago when...reactionscomments
Living Past Stigma In Your Lupus BattleOh, you have lupus? What is that, cancer? I knew someone that had that and she didn’t take all those medications you...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 1I was first diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease when I was 22. But like many people with invisible illnesses, it took...reactionscomments
Domestic Violence and LupusI met someone with lupus today, and I will not disclose her name for her privacy, but she told me that I...reactions1comment
That Time Steroids Made Me Crave Cheese-Flavored Ice CreamIt was 11 pm on a Friday night, and I was stalking the frozen food section of my local grocery store. Like...reactionscomments
Lupus and GeneticsLupus being genetic is a real thing. My mother also has lupus but my sisters have not been diagnosed with it. My...reactionscomments
