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
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
IBS and Talking About the UncomfortableI have never hesitated to share my lupus with anyone. I'm a very open person, and nothing was off-limits when it came...reactionscomments
My Experience With Digestive Issues and LupusAs we all know, our lupus symptoms can vary so much and will effect us all differently. I have found that it...reactions21comments
Living with Chronic Dry EyeMy problems with chronic dry eye appeared suddenly a few months after I was diagnosed with lupus. While on a road trip...reactionscomments
Lupus and Thyroid Eye DiseaseGetting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can leave you with some unanswered questions. Your doctor will...reactionscomments
Living With Fibromyalgia And ASWhen you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactionscomments
Body PositivityBody positivity can not only influence a woman to love herself, but it can also change the outlook on how she loves...reactionscomments
Overlooked and Underrepresented: The Need to Bring Lupus to the ForefrontOftentimes people are fast to talk about their support for other health issues. Health issues are important and talked about consistently. Think...reactionscomments
