Am I a Good Caregiver?With my mother having lupus, there have undoubtedly been times where I have had to step more into a caregiver role than...reactions1comment
Experiences With DoctorsWe all have those experiences with lupus doctors that make you want to keep them and change them. Some may be rude...reactions7comments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 3Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression, and...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Depression From BenlystaDespite my best efforts, Benlysta and I cannot get along. Benlysta (belimumab) is a biologic medication explicitly made for lupus. After relying...reactions9comments
3 Tips For Your First Rheumatologist VisitThe first time you hear that you need to see a specialist of any kind is scary. Your mind is reeling. What...reactionscomments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 2As you progress and continue your exercise journey, you will find moving will become easier. In the first video, we looked at...reactionscomments
Lupus Arthritis And Useless HandsQuite frankly, I'm fed up with my hands. I’m furious with them. Their pain, swelling, and stiffness have prevented me from doing...reactions76comments
The Connection Between MGUS, Lupus, and Rheumatoid ArthritisLiving with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis calls for constant learning. There is much to know about these complex illnesses, varying treatment options...reactionscomments
Tips for Benlysta InfusionsSince 2011, people with lupus have had our very own biologic medication: Benlysta (belimumab). While it doesn’t work for everyone, many have...reactions2comments
The Spoon Theory ExplainedWhen someone brings up spoons, what is your first thought? My guess would be that you think about the piece of silverware...reactions7comments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 1Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression and...reactions2comments
10 Things Not to Say to Someone with LupusLupus is an invisible illness, one that you cannot just notice by looking at someone. A disease that may not affect one's...reactions19comments
Digestive System and LupusI have had issues with my digestive system plenty of times. I have had something called gastritis. Gastritis is inflammation of the...reactionscomments
Dental Health and LupusAutoimmune diseases like lupus occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks itself. For people with lupus, these attacks commonly cause fatigue and...reactions21comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Lupus.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations for LupusIf you are a lupus patient, chances are, you have tried a diet trend at some point. You might have gone gluten-free...reactions5comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Lupus.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactionscomments
3 Things I Struggled With After Being Diagnosed With LupusWhen the doctor said, "you have lupus,” I felt like the floor dropped out from underneath me. At our first appointment, he’d...reactions9comments
