What’s The Difference Between Medicare Supplement & Advantage PlansWhen you are signing up for Medicare there are so many options out there and it’s very confusing. Especially when doing it...reactions2comments
Would I Be Someone Different Without Lupus?Do you ever feel like lupus is chiseling away at who you are? One chip at a time – getting closer to...reactions12comments
Lupus and Toxic Positivity: Understanding the Impact on PatientsFor people living with lupus, toxic positivity can impact our lives negatively. Toxic positivity has many definitions. But, overall toxic positivity occurs...reactions21comments
Fertility Treatments in Women With LupusLupus is a disorder of the immune system. It affects 23 million people in the United States. Most people with lupus are...reactionscomments
IntimacyIntimacy and lupus can take a toll on you and your partner, specifically the lack of intimacy that can occur. Is it...reactionscomments
Common Lupus MythsThe doctor's words, "you have lupus," hung in the air like a storm cloud. I had only heard of lupus in passing...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Have A Pity PartyYears ago something happened where I missed an event of some kind due to my health and lupus. I felt down in...reactionscomments
How I Get Around My Sunlight SensitivityI hadn’t experienced sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays until this year, despite living with lupus for the past thirteen years. I’ve learned...reactions7comments
The Vital Role of Clinical Trials in Advancing Lupus TreatmentsDespite significant progress in understanding lupus, there is no cure. Clinical trials play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering hope...reactions5comments
The Enduring Hardships of LupusOften, my relationship with lupus feels like it’s going to take over my life. It's just too much. I recently read an...reactions19comments
Spreading the Word About Life With LupusMay is Lupus Awareness Month! It can be hard for others to understand what it truly means to live with lupus. Throughout...reactionscomments
How To Tell If Your Doctor Is a Good DoctorMany new patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly young women, are dismissed, not taken seriously, or even gaslit by doctors. During the year...reactions1comment
An Itch I Can't Get Rid OfWhen dealing with lupus, of course there are ups and downs with symptoms. Recently, I discovered hives on my skin becoming worse...reactionscomments
7 Tips For Those Newly Diagnosed With LupusReceiving a lupus diagnosis changes your life in an instant. One day you are healthy and the next you're living with a...reactionscomments
Mother or MedicineLupus can put me in a emotional state where it's hard for me to choose my daughter over my medication. This has...reactionscomments
Finding the Humor in My Life Beyond LupusThere are times on my lupus journey where I just can’t stop laughing at myself. Some of the things that go on...reactionscomments
Interview: Breaking Down Medicare and Open EnrollmentI interviewed Angelia Owens, a licensed insurance agent in the state of Missouri. Why did I choose Angelia to interview? Because not...reactions12comments
The Link Between Lupus and InsomniaI'm not alone in struggling with lupus insomnia. Insomnia can majorly impact patients’ quality of life, especially since so many of us...reactions2comments
Your Pain Is Fake"Your pain is fake." That's what I hear when it comes to me complaining about lupus pain. Does it hurt to have...reactions6comments
4 Ways To Earn More Money as a Lupus WarriorAs a lupus warrior I'm always checking two things. I have an app to check all things health related, and then my...reactionscomments
