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
4 Reasons Why Fibromyalgia May Be More Harmful Than You ThinkWhat is fibromyalgia? Is it a disorder, a syndrome, an autoimmune disease, or a neurological condition? Is it a result of carrying...reactions2comments
The Connection Between Lupus and NMOSDPeople with lupus can have other autoimmune diseases. One or more other autoimmune diseases appeared in 30 percent of people with lupus...reactions2comments
I Prefer a Female OBGYNI now completely understand the reasons why I chose female OBGYN’s instead of males. I used to not understand why until I...reactionscomments
Lupus and My Struggle with Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationThe year of the pandemic has brought us few experiences outside of our homes, but certainly many new words and phrases. "Zooming,"...reactionscomments
Explaining Lupus to OthersStill, to this day, I feel like I must explain myself to people in detail. Even though times have changed and plenty...reactions3comments
I Almost Missed My Second Chance at LifeFor 4 years, 8 months, and 11 days, I anticipated receiving "the call." The call is what just about every dialysis patient...reactions16comments
Discussing All-Things COVID with a Lupus AdvocateCOVID has been with us for over 18 months now! It’s been tough for everyone but especially for those of us who...reactionscomments
My Vacation in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico was amazing and I had the most fun I have ever had since pre-COVID and pregnancy. Now that I know...reactionscomments
8 Health Insurance Terms You Should KnowAside from paying your monthly premium, health insurance is something you rarely think about when you’re healthy. But when you’re diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Lupus Brain FogBrain fog: It’s the bane of many people's existence. Also referred to as cognitive dysfunction, brain fog feels like having a head...reactions2comments
Working On My EnergyWorking on my energy is the most powerful thing that I can ever do. Learning myself all over again. I learned that...reactionscomments
Scarring from Lupus Lesions and RashesLupus presents itself in so many different ways. What happens in one lupus warrior’s journey won’t manifest in all lupus warriors. Sometimes...reactions14comments
Community Views: What Does Living Well Beyond Lupus Mean?It can take years to get an accurate lupus diagnosis. But what happens each day after that? For many people living with...reactionscomments
Why I Chose a Healthcare ProfessionThe reason why I chose to be in a health profession knowing that I have lupus can be overwhelming but exciting. I...reactionscomments
The COVID Vaccine From The Eyes Of a Lupus PatientThe COVID vaccine has become a constant point of contention between the medical community and the public. Today, I sat down with...reactionscomments
My Experience on Cimzia During Pregnancy and PostpartumI did my first set of Cimzia injections when I was almost 32 weeks pregnant with my second child. My inflammation levels...reactionscomments
Pairing the Demands of a Newborn With the Strain of LupusIn my experience, you can let a lot of things slide during a lupus flare. You can let your dishes pile up...reactionscomments
Surviving Hurricanes When You Have LupusOutside my window, an angry brown river raged down what was once a road. The flood stormed over the 3-foot-high concrete barrier...reactionscomments
Weather and Seasonal ChangesHow has everyone with lupus been dealing with their weather, and how does it changes drastically every day? This time around, summer...reactionscomments
