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
Dealing With the Loss Associated With Having LupusWhen we are growing up it is fun to sit and think about what the future will look like. We think about...reactions2comments
Living With Lupus Being Pregnant With Baby No. 2Being pregnant with baby No. 2 has been overwhelming. I have a 2-year-old that I am continuously trying to potty train and...reactions1comment
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your HealthAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you...reactions1comment
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactions1comment
Give Me My Life Back, LupusI want my old life back. Yes, I want my old life back. I want to be able to work and come...reactions2comments
Changing My Diet With LupusEveryone living with lupus is different. However, I have found that making a few changes to my diet has helped improve my...reactionscomments
Lupus and TachycardiaI recently came down with a rather nasty virus. I was concerned it may have been COVID but I was relieved when...reactions2comments
Recent Doctor's AppointmentMy recent doctor's appointment with my rheumatologist was remarkably interesting. She was my new doctor and the first time I contacted her...reactionscomments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show that most people in the United States favor legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis...reactionscomments
When Medication Side Effects Leave Lasting ScarsTreating lupus can require so many steps that sometimes I feel like my appointments and never-ending phone calls to medical offices should...reactions8comments
Parenting With LupusParenting with lupus has been hard, especially when I was in nursing school. My daughter is 2 years old and is in...reactions2comments
Why I Love Summer Even With LupusThe winter months are hard on me. It's cold and dark, and the weather can be formidable. While I don't have Raynaud's...reactions11comments
Reflecting on My First Skin RashWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus, I was just a kid. Being diagnosed with any disease is not what anyone would...reactionscomments
Preparing to Start Infusion Treatment for LupusFor over 50 years, there were only 3 FDA approved drugs for lupus: hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, and aspirin. Other medications, such as immunosuppressants...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
