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Intimacy and lupus can take a toll on you and your partner, specifically the lack of intimacy that can occur. Is it hard to cater to your partner while sick?...

The doctor's words, "you have lupus," hung in the air like a storm cloud. I had only heard of lupus in passing. But, my mind raced, filled with images of...

Years ago something happened where I missed an event of some kind due to my health and lupus. I felt down in the dumps for far too long. So long...

I hadn’t experienced sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays until this year, despite living with lupus for the past thirteen years. I’ve learned that lupus symptoms can change and evolve over...

Despite significant progress in understanding lupus, there is no cure. Clinical trials play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering hope for improved management and outcomes for lupus patients...

Often, my relationship with lupus feels like it’s going to take over my life. It's just too much. I recently read an article that talked about how to maintain your...

May is Lupus Awareness Month! It can be hard for others to understand what it truly means to live with lupus. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting the voices...

The Summer Skin Safety Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at Lupus.net, we are celebrating Lupus Awareness Month this May by bringing attention to the voices...

Many new patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly young women, are dismissed, not taken seriously, or even gaslit by doctors. During the year I spent searching for a lupus diagnosis, I...

When dealing with lupus, of course there are ups and downs with symptoms. Recently, I discovered hives on my skin becoming worse and worse. I am realizing a lot of...

Receiving a lupus diagnosis changes your life in an instant. One day you are healthy and the next you're living with a chronic illness with no cure. It can be...

Lupus can put me in a emotional state where it's hard for me to choose my daughter over my medication. This has been a hard pill to swallow. Having Nena...

There are times on my lupus journey where I just can’t stop laughing at myself. Some of the things that go on in my life with lupus can really send...

I interviewed Angelia Owens, a licensed insurance agent in the state of Missouri. Why did I choose Angelia to interview? Because not only does she understand the ins and outs...

I'm not alone in struggling with lupus insomnia. Insomnia can majorly impact patients’ quality of life, especially since so many of us already live with chronic fatigue. In the months...

"Your pain is fake." That's what I hear when it comes to me complaining about lupus pain. Does it hurt to have lupus? Yes, in most moments. I can't say...

As a lupus warrior I'm always checking two things. I have an app to check all things health related, and then my bank accounts to check how much money I...

Living with lupus has taught me many life lessons. Lessons like the importance of paying meticulous attention to my medical bills and insurance information. Lupus has not only shaped my...

Since becoming sick with lupus, I've needed to sleep 2 to 3 hours more than my able-bodied peers in order to function. In addition to fatigue and skin rashes, lupus...

My daughter is soon to be 6 years old and she is my only child. I still look at her in disbelief sometimes. I never in my wildest dreams believed...