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 want. What is even more hurtful is the... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus.net Celebrates 1 YearIt is hard to believe that just 1 year ago, we launched Lupus.net. Happy anniversary to our community members! Lupus.net was created to cultivate a community for people living with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Later Menstrual Period and Long-Term Breastfeeding May Increase Lupus Risk in Black WomenA new study published in the journal Lupus has suggested that several factors related to reproduction may play a role in Black women’s risk of developing lupus. The researchers found... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letter to Family and FriendsDear Family and Friends, It’s me, your lupus warrior, giving my perspective as to what I need in my battle to beat lupus. I know it is hard for you... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling Anywhere These DaysTraveling these days has become so hard, especially due to COVID-19. I have traveled many ways and always made sure I protected myself. I flew in a plane, rode a... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Is the Doctor-Patient Relationship Important?For those of you who were born before the millennium, medical treatment, living with a chronic illness, and navigating medical insurance was a nightmare. If you were lucky to have... By Christopher Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Experience With Sjogren's SyndromeSjogren's syndrome and lupus can mix with each other. Sjogren's syndrome is another autoimmune disease and mimics lupus also. As many know, lupus can mimic other diseases. It can attack... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What a Tough Year Has Taught Us About Battling Lupus2020 was a year like no other. With the COVID-19 pandemic, stress over staying safe while battling a chronic illness has been at an all-time high. It has brought on... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with Frequent UTIs, Part 1Although my UTIs (urinary tract infections) are much less frequent now compared to what they were 4 years ago, I still have to be so careful. I suppose I just... By Charlotte Barnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Goals For The New YearNew year; same me, as I always say. I mean, there is always room for improvement, and I have a lot that I do want to improve about myself but... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 alongside psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. However, in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Love Beyond Lupus: Healing in Between the CureIt can be difficult to extend love to yourself beyond lupus. Between the physical pain and emotional strain, it can become so stressful that you forget to care for yourself... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lupus And The Problems It CausesEveryone knows when you have a flare it can cause major problems with dealing with lupus. It can attack every part and any part of your body. As lupus flares... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How My Sister Supports Me On My Journey With LupusLike many siblings, I did not always get along with my sister when we were growing up. We were born three years apart and we were different people. She was... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Concern About The COVID-19 VaccineI am seriously nervous about getting the COVID vaccine, especially with the side effects. Having lupus, we are not allowed to get live virus vaccines. According to The World Health... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Purpose Living Through a Lupus DiagnosisI was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 16. School has always been a priority in my house. Two years before my diagnosis, my parents paused my education because... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Have Lupus PlusI have lupus plus, meaning I have lupus plus way too many other health issues. When I was diagnosed with lupus, it was the third time I received a diagnosis... By Ava Meena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COVID-19 Vaccine And LupusThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncertainty for many. Fortunately, researchers have been working hard to learn more about the virus, ways to treat it, and potential vaccines. However, with... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments