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Everyone 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...

Like 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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

The 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...

When I was first diagnosed with lupus in 2009, I was 27, newly married, and wanted to take on everything and be the one to solve everyone’s problems. To say...

New information sheds more light on the relationship between race and lupus and invites Black people with lupus to talk to their doctors about their risk of heart disease and...

Lupus is a difficult condition to live with and thrive beyond. Therefore, it's important that you remind yourself of the good things that help you overcome tough lupus battles. Here...

There has never been a better time for us to start thinking about what we can do as individuals to ensure what measures we can take to help to protect...

It is not your fault that you have lupus so do not blame yourself. It is not your fault you end up in the hospital from time to time. It...

We know the holidays can bring on extra stress. Therefore, it’s important to find the comedy in it all. After all, laughter can soothe the weary soul. Lupus is crazy...

These gifts may not be available at your local department store, but they are what many chronically ill people want more than anything. Chronic pain can be a nightmare and...

Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression and much more for lupus patients. I have found...

With my mother having lupus, there have undoubtedly been times where I have had to step more into a caregiver role than others. Sometimes I may have to pick up...

We all have those experiences with lupus doctors that make you want to keep them and change them. Some may be rude and some may be nice. It depends on...

Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression, and much more for lupus patients. I have found...

Despite my best efforts, Benlysta and I cannot get along. Benlysta (belimumab) is a biologic medication explicitly made for lupus. After relying on antimalarial (hydroxychloroquine) and immunosuppressant (azathioprine) medications for...

The first time you hear that you need to see a specialist of any kind is scary. Your mind is reeling. What is going on? I have what? What does...

As you progress and continue your exercise journey, you will find moving will become easier. In the first video, we looked at several exercises that focused on the major muscle...