Importance of Managing Blood Pressure With LupusHeart 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...reactionscomments
Family Planning with LupusFamily 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...reactions3comments
Lupus And A Sense of ControlWe 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...reactions5comments
Building a Career as a Lupus WarriorHealth 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...reactions1comment
Getting Disability After Getting a Denial LetterWhen 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...reactions5comments
Migratory Joint Pain, Curbing the Pain, and a Potential FlareAll 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...reactions2comments
Retaining FluidMost 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...reactions1comment
How Lupus Impacts Work and CareerLupus 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...reactionscomments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside LupusThe 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...reactions13comments
Chest Pain and Shortness of BreathWhen 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...reactions1comment
My First Benlysta InfusionAt 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...reactionscomments
4 Items I Wish I Would Have Researched Before Moving CitiesMoving 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...reactionscomments
Lupus and Glandular FeverWhen 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...reactions3comments
Relationships With Lupus Healthcare ProvidersWe 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...reactions3comments
Ease Joint and Muscle Pain With LupusNine times out of 10, when you are having a flare-up, they start to attack your joints first. Sometimes you can’t notice the symptoms because it seems like a normal...reactionscomments
Preparing to Start Infusion Treatment for LupusFor over 50 years, there were only 3 FDA approved drugs for lupus: hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, and aspirin. Other medications, such as immunosuppressants and chemotherapy, have been used off-label to successfully...reactionscomments
Top Lupus Symptoms Include Joint Pain and FatigueLupus can present with many different symptoms and experiences. No two paths with lupus are the same. Differences in severity of symptoms, age of symptom onset, time to diagnosis, and...reactions2comments
Lupus: Immunity and InsectsSummer. The time I year I bask in the sun. I am one of the lucky ones, even with all the medications I take, I do not have sun sensitivity...reactions10comments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical gestures, and all too frequently beyond my ability...reactions2comments
Changing My Diet With LupusEveryone living with lupus is different. However, I have found that making a few changes to my diet has helped improve my health. In my experience, my lupus improves when...reactionscomments
