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2020 was a year like no other. With the COVID-19 pandemic, stress over staying safe while battling a chronic illness has been at an all-time high. It has brought on...

Although my UTIs (urinary tract infections) are much less frequent now compared to what they were 4 years ago, I still have to be so careful. I suppose I just...

New year; same me, as I always say. I mean, there is always room for improvement, and I have a lot that I do want to improve about myself but...

The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms with widespread and serious effects on...

A recent study published in The Journal of Rheumatology has explored the potential link between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and lupus.PsA often occurs alongside psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. However, in...

It can be difficult to extend love to yourself beyond lupus. Between the physical pain and emotional strain, it can become so stressful that you forget to care for yourself...

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...