Difficulties And Time Management With SchoolStarting school and being a mom has been a lot. It is like I did not know things at all years later...reactionscomments
Be Gentle With Yourself As You Battle LupusLupus, some days are harder than others. Some days you have pain with every breath. Other days you are on top of...reactions5comments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient JourneyBeing diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like lupus can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or...reactions1comment
How It All Is Meant To Be: My Friendship With Stevie, Part 1I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus in 1990 at the age of 16 after 4 to 6 years with unbearable and...reactionscomments
Research Uncovers How DNA Affects Lupus SeverityDoctors and researchers are just beginning to understand the genetics behind lupus. Doctors still do not entirely understand exactly what causes people...reactions4comments
My COVID-19 ExperienceI had the scare of my life and I felt I should definitely be more cautious. I went to Atlanta for Christmas...reactions4comments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
