Getting Through Lupus Fog to a Clear MindI've been looking for my glasses while they were on my face. Searching high and low for my phone as I was...reactions11comments
Lupus Taught Me About CreativityWhen I was a child, my brother was the creative one in the family. From a young age, he loved to draw...reactions4comments
The Challenges of Driving With LupusDo you like to go for a relaxing drive in the country? Ten years ago, as a junior in college, that was...reactions7comments
Covid Vaccines For the ImmunocompromisedI got my 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in April 2021. When I became eligible for my booster shot it was...reactionscomments
Managing Lupus With Symptom TrackingOne of the most difficult aspects of my journey with lupus is keeping track of my symptoms and communicating them to my...reactionscomments
My COVID Booster VaccinationIn July, as stores, movie theaters, and restaurants opened up, and mask mandates in California were being lifted, fear of COVID seemed...reactionscomments
Domestic Violence and LupusI met someone with lupus today, and I will not disclose her name for her privacy, but she told me that I...reactions1comment
It Is Hard to Have Fun in the Sun With LupusThroughout my life, one of my all-time favorite sensations has been feeling the warmth on my skin from rays of sunshine. I...reactions7comments
How to Protect Eyesight While Taking HydroxychloroquineIf you have lupus, taking care of your eyes can be especially important. Lupus itself can impact eye health, and the drugs...reactionscomments
How to Manage Blood Clots When You Have LupusLupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a disorder that happens when your immune system attacks your own organs and...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
3 Tips For Your First Rheumatologist VisitThe first time you hear that you need to see a specialist of any kind is scary. Your mind is reeling. What...reactionscomments
10 Gifts People With Lupus Would Like to ReceiveThese gifts may not be available at your local department store, but they are what many chronically ill people want more than...reactions2comments
How To Accomplish Goals Despite LupusOne of the most painful parts of getting sick with lupus was having to let go of my goals and plans. I...reactions4comments
Depression Should Not Be a Dirty WordOn the outside, you look like you have everything together. You are back on your own feet for the first time in 5...reactionscomments
Lupus Symptom TrackerMany aspects of lupus are outside of your control. You might experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and periods when lupus symptoms are...reactions6comments
Identify Lupus Flare Ups and Preparing for PregnancyLearn to identify your flare-ups. What are the signs? When can you tell that there is change within your body? Lupus is...reactionscomments
Suits: An Expensive Fashion Statement For Someone Living With LupusThe average cost of living with lupus in America is $22,000 and $50,000. The cost of lupus is based on several studies...reactionscomments
Tips for Wearing Makeup With LupusWearing makeup can make you feel beautiful and relaxed, but when should you wear makeup, and how? Around 2016, when I was...reactions6comments
Facing Ignorance While Living With LupusOwning a handicap sticker should not cause you to feel shame. Some disabilities are not visible, so sometimes others will think you...reactionscomments
