Lupus Horror Stories: Wicked Dreams Foretelling FlaresIt was a cold dark night. I could hear the wolves howling at the moon. A cool breeze came through my window...reactions6comments
5 Things to Pack in Your Hospital BagWhen we hear the term "hospital bag," we think of a sweet decorative bag full of onesies and maternity clothes. What if...reactionscomments
What is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions3comments
Becoming HypersensitiveIt suddenly dawned on me yesterday that I have spent half of my life being sick and it’s a pretty scary thought!...reactionscomments
Just For A Moment I’ll ReleaseIt’s been a long time that I have had to wear a mask. Not the mask because of the pandemic but, the...reactionscomments
Can Someone With Lupus Ever Stop Taking Prednisone?Corticosteroids, also called steroids, are often used to treat lupus. Prednisone is the most commonly prescribed steroid for lupus. While it is...reactions21comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 2During my second semester of grad school, I continued to search for a diagnosis. I was growing sicker and sicker. The brain...reactions2comments
Coping with Brain FogSince my lupus symptoms began, one of the main issues I have struggled with has been a near-constant foggy-headed feeling that seems...reactions1comment
My Experience with Prednisone and OsteoporosisJust recently I was in a car accident, my second car accident. This time my daughter and husband were in the car...reactionscomments
Meals with MaggieFeeding yourself with a chronic disease can be exhausting. With limited energy and physical resources, we have to modify ways we perform...reactions2comments
The Stigma of Explaining Lupus to OthersThe stigma of explaining lupus to others can be overwhelming sometimes because they don’t know what you go through daily. I have...reactionscomments
Quality of LifeThe quality of life becomes precious to anyone from birth to old age, but when you have a condition that attacks your...reactionscomments
Why You Need a Lupus Role ModelWhen I first became sick with lupus, I was a twenty-year-old college student majoring in music performance. My life was filled with...reactionscomments
Footwear and ClothingThere are different seasons for different clothing’s but especially for people living with lupus. I learned that a long time ago when...reactionscomments
Living Past Stigma In Your Lupus BattleOh, you have lupus? What is that, cancer? I knew someone that had that and she didn’t take all those medications you...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 1I was first diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease when I was 22. But like many people with invisible illnesses, it took...reactionscomments
Ethical Issues"Why won't you take my health insurance?" This is a question almost every patient has. Why can’t I see this wonderful doctor...reactions2comments
Lupus and GeneticsLupus being genetic is a real thing. My mother also has lupus but my sisters have not been diagnosed with it. My...reactionscomments
That Time Steroids Made Me Crave Cheese-Flavored Ice CreamIt was 11 pm on a Friday night, and I was stalking the frozen food section of my local grocery store. Like...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyUPDATE: The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing...reactionscomments
