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In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Lupus.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain In America survey to ask members of...

If you are a lupus patient, chances are, you have tried a diet trend at some point. You might have gone gluten-free or vegan. You might have eliminated red meat...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Lupus.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There...

When the doctor said, "you have lupus,” I felt like the floor dropped out from underneath me. At our first appointment, he’d told me that lupus was his suspected diagnosis...

Heart complications are more common in people with lupus than in the general population. These complications include heart disease, heart attack, cerebrovascular disease, and stroke. They are leading causes of...

Family planning can be a tricky, delicate subject for many people. Having lupus only makes the matter more challenging. While it does not mean that children are not a possibility...

We recently surveyed hundreds of people with lupus to find out more about their daily experiences, diagnosis journey, symptoms, and how it all affects life in general. The results from...

Health Union did a Lupus In America survey that revealed: "More than 6 in 10 people with lupus feel their lupus interferes with their ability to work." I have felt...

When I first had my kidney failure, I never thought that I could even get insurance because I was denied the first time around. I know it's overwhelming having all...

All my joint problems, pain, or inflammation, have always been "migratory." This type of joint pain occurs with inflammation spreading from one joint to another at a time. In my...

Most people don’t know or will not understand how fluid retention starts, and also how you retain fluid. Well, my experiences have taught me to notice when I start to...

Lupus can affect many different areas of a person’s wellbeing. Physical symptoms, emotional stress, and mental health impacts can all take various tolls on quality of life. One area that...

The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with many other conditions. Because of this, it can...

When dealing with lupus, I would not expect to have chest pain or even shortness of breath. However, I have had plenty of times where I have had chest pain...

At 7:45 a.m., I approached the medical staff stationed outside my doctor's office to have my temperature taken. My husband had just dropped me off for my first infusion treatment...

Moving is a part of life. Whether it’s a new job, family, or circumstance. Moving is a hard reality of life. Many people research schools, crime, neighborhoods, etc. But having...

When I was 22 years old I got extremely sick with glandular fever. I still remember it so vividly. I had been to the gym for a workout and swim...

We recently surveyed hundreds of people with lupus for our 2020 Lupus In America survey. We asked about all aspects of life with lupus, including healthcare and the relationship people...