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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
What Is Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease?Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a term given to an autoimmune disease affecting the connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases occur when your...reactions2comments
Expectation vs. Reality: The Impact of Lupus on Quality of Life“But you don’t look sick,” is what so many people living with lupus are told. Our 2020 Lupus In America survey revealed...reactions6comments
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part...reactions1comment
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Age of Lupus Symptom Onset vs. DiagnosisNot only do symptoms of lupus vary widely, so does the length of time that symptoms stay present. Symptoms such as brain...reactionscomments
