When Is It Time To Change Rheumatologists?At the end of 2017, I realized that I needed to change my rheumatologist. The time leading up to that decision leave...reactionscomments
Community Views: Tips for Better SleepLiving with lupus can bring many challenges, and one of the most common and exhausting is the struggle for restful sleep. This...reactions1comment
Why Is the Doctor-Patient Relationship Important?For those of you who were born before the millennium, medical treatment, living with a chronic illness, and navigating medical insurance was...reactions3comments
Building a Good Healthcare Team With LupusKnow thyself. In 2004, I secured a law clerk position with a judge in Fulton County, Georgia. I certainly felt blessed because...reactionscomments
What Are Tips For Building a Good Lupus Doctor Relationship?A good doctor treats the whole patient. I am not talking about the philosophy held by many in holistic medicine. I am...reactions3comments
We Got Married!It gives me the creeps! No, I am not talking about blood being drawn from my elbow. Nor am I talking about...reactions5comments
Life After My Lupus DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with lupus has changed my life forever. There is so much I wish I could do that I can't or...reactions9comments
My Lupus Advocacy JourneyI thought when I got diagnosed with lupus I would receive a "welcome packet" at the doctor's office, like you do when...reactions5comments
Living With Lupus and Other DiagnosesGetting a lupus diagnosis was hard enough at the age of 27, and looking back my doctors never prepared me if other...reactions7comments
Give Yourself Permission for Self-CompassionOn my lupus journey, I feel like I am the hardest on myself. Do you ever feel like you have to be...reactions11comments
Tips For Hospital Stays Because of LupusUnfortunately, hospital stays can be a normal part of living with lupus. Random pains and issues have to be taken seriously and...reactions4comments
Let’s Talk About Perfect Patient BurnoutI can’t recall what year in my lupus diagnosis I began feeling this way. It seemed the pressure was mounting with each...reactions20comments
Lupus and Reproductive Health: Why Your OB-GYN Is Your Best FriendEver since I was diagnosed with lupus, I have had revolving appointments and have seen so many doctors. But, the one appointment...reactionscomments
5 Practical Tips to Manage AnxietyAnxious much? Anxiety can be so overwhelming as you battle lupus. It’s something so many of us deal with. An emotion that...reactions15comments
3 Things I Learned Not to Do On My Lupus JourneyIt is difficult to deal with everything that lupus throws at you. Navigating overlooked symptoms and barriers to care, I realized I...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Become a Better Health AdvocateIt's scary to advocate for yourself. Navigating the healthcare system can be scary and difficult, especially when dealing with overlooked symptoms that...reactions2comments
How to Improve Communication with Your DoctorIt's so important to advocate for yourself and ask questions about your symptoms, condition and treatment options. There are ways you can...reactions2comments
The Importance of Advocating for YourselfSometimes it is so difficult to speak up for yourself during doctor visits. I have found it hard to get a word...reactions2comments
When Should I Seek Medical Care?The last thing we want to do when we are sick, or hurt is going to the ER or urgent care. We...reactions5comments
Life After SepsisWhen you are in the hospital, all you can think about is going home and crawling into your bed, putting on your...reactions17comments
