Weight Management and Lupus - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions3comments
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
Migraines, Menstrual Cycles, and Lupus Flares: A Painful TrifectaI dread that time of the month. Lupus has made it even worse – both the dread and the experience. Some menstrual...reactions4comments
Lupus Specialist Appointments During PregnancyI only have a short time left before I deliver my second child. The doctor's visits have been easier, but I was...reactions2comments
Lupus and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life, especially for those living with...reactions2comments
Pregnancy and LupusI have reached 7 months in my pregnancy, and my flare is still consistent. I have taken a break from social media...reactions1comment
What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Can We Overcome It?Sometimes I feel like a fraud. Putting on these masks while battling lupus can be exhausting. In a world where you're expected...reactions4comments
How Adopting A Dog Helped Me Cope With LupusAt one of my lowest points with lupus, I impulsively adopted a shelter dog. I had been feeling isolated from friends and...reactions7comments
Lust and Lupus: Is the Sex Really Worth It?I guess I am just lucky, but not "play the lotto" lucky. Let’s be real: I won the genetic jackpot with several...reactionscomments
CPAP Therapy: An Unpleasant Solution for My Fatigue ProblemsSometimes, taking responsibility for your health kind of sucks. Have you been there – where you just want to do the right...reactions6comments
Dealing with Covid and LupusAfter almost 3 years, Covid finally got me. Unfortunately, my husband fell ill first. The day after Thanksgiving, I saw that he...reactions2comments
Study Finds People With Psoriatic Arthritis Have Increased Risk for LupusA recent study published in The Journal of Rheumatology has explored the potential link between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and lupus.PsA often occurs...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Skin Care Tips for LupusCutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is lupus that affects the skin. CLE flares cause a rash to develop over parts of the skin...reactions1comment
Plaquenil Side Effects: Retinal Toxicity and Eye ExamsI’ve never had any issues with my eyes, so I never needed to see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) until my lupus diagnosis...reactions9comments
Not Enough Providers Know About Autoimmune ConditionsI have been in the medical field for over 15 years. I’ve seen it from the inside out. I have seen providers...reactions23comments
Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective DisorderOh, the weather outside is getting a bit frightful. Cold has moved in and with it less daylight for many. The winter...reactions2comments
Recent Flare and Emergency Room VisitHaving a recent flare has shown me how unethical the medical system really is. I just had a recent flare while pregnant...reactions2comments
Friends, Support, And Lupus AwarenessWhen I returned to school in the fall after my diagnosis, some of the teachers and students knew about my experience in...reactions2comments
Why I Am Grateful For My Sister and Her SupportDuring my most recent brush with death in 2018, my sister was right there by my side. In January 2018, I suffered...reactionscomments
