The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small SnapshotsI was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactionscomments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you one of the millions of people dealing with lupus? We know how much...reactionscomments
Living with Discoid LupusDiscoid lupus can affect any person's emotional aspect of life. You ask yourself if you are beautiful enough; will you love yourself...reactions17comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactions4comments
The Unlikely Story of a Lucky Diagnosis, Part 1It was the fall of 2002. I was 15 and had just started high school at a new school in my hometown...reactions1comment
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadA lot of people assume mental health happens in the mind, and the body is just along for the ride. People who've...reactionscomments
What to Avoid if You Have LupusWhen living with lupus, flares are a cause for worry. You may find yourself wondering: what can I do to help avoid...reactions22comments
Spousal Support and LupusImagine being with someone that loves you for you and not for what you could do for them. Someone that loves you...reactions2comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactions2comments
12 Tips for Dressing with LupusLupus has its challenges and nothing is more disheartening than not having the basic human functions on a flare day. Flares can...reactions10comments
Rheumatic Disease and the COVID-19 CoronavirusAs the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in the US and the world, people with rheumatic diseases are wondering if their...reactionscomments
Tips For Lupus CaregiversHaving a loved one diagnosed with lupus can be extremely overwhelming. The physical and emotional demands of being a caregiver to a...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
My Experience With Lupus NephritisLiving with lupus can bring on so many emotions throughout your body. Depression, anxiety, fear, pain, and so many other feelings. Lupus...reactions11comments
I Am Not Blushing – It Is My Malar RashI first noticed that my face was unusually red when I was living in Germany. I suspected that I was just overheated...reactions33comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
