Please Tell SomeoneContent Note: This article mentions abuse and addiction. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our Mental Health Resources...reactionscomments
Are You Guilty of Doomscrolling About Lupus?I recently had a flashback from the first year after my lupus diagnosis: I was lying on the couch with high pain...reactionscomments
The Struggle of Being a Teacher with LupusAs a teacher, the beginning of the school year is usually the most hectic time of the year for me, even though...reactionscomments
Friendships After DiagnosisAfter my lupus diagnosis, it really opened my eyes to see who really were my friends. When I got diagnosed I was...reactionscomments
Things You Need From Family and Friends For SupportPeople often don’t understand how a person with lupus (or any autoimmune disease) could need different kinds of support from loved ones. A...reactionscomments
The Silent Battle Beneath My Pretty PolishFor most women, a pedicure is a pampering ritual. A chance to unwind, choose a vibrant new shade. Additionally, to leave with...reactions6comments
My Benlysta JourneyWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus in the summer of 2012, the first medication my doctor started me on was hydroxychloroquine...reactions12comments
How Has Lupus Affected My Dental Health?Before lupus I rarely had any dental issues. But, after getting lupus, my dental health has progressively gotten worse. Lupus can affect...reactionscomments
Mental Health with Chronic IllnessI had a situation recently that really triggered me. I was browsing some forums when I stumbled across a very sad post...reactionscomments
Scratching the Surface: The Itching Lupus BattleLet's be honest, lupus likes to throw shade at every aspect of our lives. We all know the fatigue, the joint pain...reactions41comments
How Are You So Positive?One question that I get asked a lot is how am I so positive after everything that I have been through. Especially...reactions1comment
Signs Of A Heart AttackWe’ve all seen the TV show or movie where a man suddenly clutches his chest, gasps, and falls to the ground. To...reactions3comments
Don't Catch It If You Can: Lupus and Contagious ConditionsJust recently my daughter had her fourth birthday party. Being an autoimmune disease mother who tries to be so careful, I do...reactions1comment
Lupus Diagnosis Anniversary: Do's and Don'tsA lupus diagnosis anniversary marks the date on which an individual was diagnosed with lupus. This anniversary can be a time of...reactions10comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your First AppointmentThat first doctor’s appointment with a new rheumatologist can be stressful, no matter how long you’ve lived with lupus. You might be...reactionscomments
I Have Lupus…….What Now?When you are newly diagnosed with a big life altering disease, like lupus, there are so many things going through your head...reactionscomments
Grief and Chronic IllnessWhen living with a chronic illness like lupus, intense emotional experiences like grief can have an impact on health. Just recently, I...reactions3comments
Say This, Not That: What Not to Say to Your Friend With LupusOne of the hardest parts of being diagnosed with an invisible chronic illness like lupus, is that your friends and family might...reactionscomments
How To Travel With LupusSince becoming sick with lupus, I travel far less than I used to because the act of traveling is difficult due to...reactions2comments
Preparation For Blood Work and Testing (And The Wait That Follows)It seems like every time I go into the doctor anymore they want to order more testing. Blood work, X-rays, CT scans...reactions13comments
